YEARLY HIGH
1.4941 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.3380 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4094 RUB

2019 SDG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.4941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1.3380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1561 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4025 to the December average rate of 1.3929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4941 was down 81.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.2338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,471 RUB
2018 Average 17,223 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 6,690 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.32 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4703
1.3556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3964, compared to 1.4225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0973 RUB (High: 1.4354 / Low: 1.3380). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 RUB (High: 1.4299 / Low: 1.4063).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0973
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.4607) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.6860), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2253 (-60.37%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.4607
2018 Avg (August) 3.6860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4547 1.3699 1.4025
February 1.3993 1.3705 1.3812
March 1.3981 1.3394 1.3698
April 1.4354 1.3380 1.3651
May 1.4518 1.4252 1.4387
June 1.4598 1.3873 1.4209
July 1.4152 1.3893 1.4017
August 1.4941 1.4256 1.4607
September 1.4807 1.4134 1.4391
October 1.4517 1.4115 1.4251
November 1.4299 1.4063 1.4155
December 1.4278 1.3698 1.3929