2018 RUB to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0124 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0101 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0113 XDR

2018 RUB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0124 was down 5.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0132, 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 62 XDR

2017 Average 62 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 51 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.54 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0124

0.0104

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XDR 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 0.0117, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0011 XDR (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0122).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0123) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0123

2017 Avg (January) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0124	0.0122	0.0123
February	0.0124	0.0119	0.0121
March	0.0122	0.0119	0.0121
April	0.0120	0.0109	0.0114
May	0.0115	0.0109	0.0113
June	0.0114	0.0111	0.0113
July	0.0115	0.0112	0.0113
August	0.0113	0.0104	0.0108
September	0.0109	0.0101	0.0106
October	0.0110	0.0107	0.0109
November	0.0109	0.0106	0.0108
December	0.0108	0.0103	0.0106