2018 RUB to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7581 XPF

YEARLY LOW

1.4583 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6144 XPF

2018 RUB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.7581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.4583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2998 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7264 to the December average rate of 1.5520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7581 was down 12.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0114, 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 8,790 XPF

2017 Average 9,092 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 7,291 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,498.92 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7475

1.4946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XPF 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 1.6615, compared to 1.5674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1622 XPF (High: 1.6959 / Low: 1.5336). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 XPF (High: 1.6485 / Low: 1.6113).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1622

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0921 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7264) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8797), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1533 (-8.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7264

2017 Avg (January) 1.8797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7581	1.7064	1.7264
February	1.7407	1.6689	1.6998
March	1.7136	1.6732	1.6934
April	1.6959	1.5336	1.6013
May	1.6619	1.5654	1.6198
June	1.6485	1.6113	1.6280
July	1.6467	1.6026	1.6237
August	1.6296	1.4991	1.5578
September	1.5670	1.4583	1.5157
October	1.6055	1.5458	1.5770
November	1.5992	1.5497	1.5781
December	1.5871	1.4998	1.5520