YEARLY HIGH
4.7017 YER
YEARLY LOW
3.5470 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0060 YER

2018 RUB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 4.7017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 3.5470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1547 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4175 to the December average rate of 3.7039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7017 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4841, 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 23,508 YER
2017 Average 21,465 YER
Yearly Trough Low 17,735 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,773.58 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4889
3.6326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to YER 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 4.2242, compared to 3.7878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.4052 YER (High: 4.3800 / Low: 3.9747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1123 YER (High: 3.8525 / Low: 3.7402).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4052
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1123

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 0.2756 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 4.3985) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0771 (+1.79%).

2018 Avg (March) 4.3985
2017 Avg (March) 4.3213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4765 4.3445 4.4175
February 4.4970 4.2897 4.4024
March 4.7017 4.3331 4.3985
April 4.3800 3.9747 4.1229
May 4.0968 3.9243 4.0161
June 4.0572 3.9201 3.9878
July 4.0520 3.9307 3.9836
August 3.9744 3.6688 3.7711
September 3.8172 3.5470 3.7046
October 3.8525 3.7402 3.8004
November 3.8160 3.6846 3.7631
December 3.7748 3.5968 3.7039