2018 SDG to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.2338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 1.3739.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8599 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0804 to the December average rate of 1.4204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -82.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.2338 was down 12.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1945, compared to 2.6883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5062 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 4.9563 RUB (High: 8.0482 / Low: 3.0919). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 RUB (High: 1.4269 / Low: 1.3739).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.4425 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.0804) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3043), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2239 (-13.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.2338 | 7.9546 | 8.0804 |
| February | 8.0482 | 3.0919 | 3.6380 |
| March | 3.1956 | 3.1182 | 3.1593 |
| April | 3.4711 | 3.1486 | 3.3571 |
| May | 3.5186 | 3.3959 | 3.4506 |
| June | 3.5453 | 3.4170 | 3.4815 |
| July | 3.5374 | 3.4316 | 3.4901 |
| August | 3.7903 | 3.4983 | 3.6860 |
| September | 3.9195 | 3.6344 | 3.7505 |
| October | 3.7138 | 1.3748 | 2.3861 |
| November | 1.4269 | 1.3739 | 1.3964 |
| December | 1.4632 | 1.3931 | 1.4204 |