2018 SLL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0104 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0072 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0082 RUB

2018 SLL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0074 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0104 was down 7.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 RUB

2017 Average 39 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 36 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.64 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0101

0.0071

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 RUB (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0080). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 RUB (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0074).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+17.52%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0093

2017 Avg (August) 0.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0075	0.0073	0.0074
February	0.0076	0.0072	0.0074
March	0.0075	0.0074	0.0074
April	0.0081	0.0074	0.0079
May	0.0083	0.0078	0.0080
June	0.0101	0.0079	0.0093
July	0.0101	0.0096	0.0098
August	0.0104	0.0080	0.0093
September	0.0084	0.0078	0.0081
October	0.0080	0.0077	0.0079
November	0.0081	0.0078	0.0079
December	0.0083	0.0079	0.0081