2018 SAR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8151 RUB

YEARLY LOW

14.8419 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.7394 RUB

2018 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 18.8151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 14.8419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9732 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1087 to the December average rate of 18.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.8151 was up 15.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.3354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,076 RUB

2017 Average 77,742 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 74,209 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,866.23 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.3162

14.8171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 15.8435, compared to 17.6353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.5426 RUB (High: 16.7907 / Low: 15.2481). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3531 RUB (High: 15.4038 / Low: 15.0507).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5426

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4623 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.0246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.3695), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6551 (+17.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.0246

2017 Avg (September) 15.3695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3619	14.9107	15.1087
February	15.5626	14.8419	15.1638
March	15.4038	15.0507	15.2341
April	16.7907	15.2481	16.2051
May	17.0075	16.3056	16.6144
June	17.0245	16.4482	16.7349
July	16.9781	16.4764	16.7581
August	18.1950	16.7921	17.7115
September	18.8151	17.4851	18.0246
October	17.8458	17.3246	17.5623
November	18.1154	17.4809	17.7348
December	18.5517	17.6779	18.0203