YEARLY HIGH
0.0486 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0383 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0432 XCD

2018 RUB to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0477 to the December average rate of 0.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0486 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 243 XCD
2017 Average 232 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 191 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.31 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0485
0.0392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XCD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0456, compared to 0.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0044 XCD (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0429). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XCD (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0468).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+2.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0475
2017 Avg (February) 0.0463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0483 0.0469 0.0477
February 0.0486 0.0463 0.0475
March 0.0479 0.0468 0.0473
April 0.0473 0.0429 0.0445
May 0.0442 0.0424 0.0434
June 0.0438 0.0423 0.0431
July 0.0437 0.0424 0.0430
August 0.0429 0.0396 0.0407
September 0.0412 0.0383 0.0400
October 0.0416 0.0404 0.0410
November 0.0412 0.0398 0.0406
December 0.0408 0.0388 0.0400