YEARLY HIGH
35.2906 RUB
YEARLY LOW
27.8319 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.3927 RUB

2018 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 35.2906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 27.8319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4587 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.3308 to the December average rate of 33.8025, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.2906 was up 15.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.5271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,453 RUB
2017 Average 145,779 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 139,160 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,293.50 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.3496
27.7836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 29.7112, compared to 33.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 2.9108 RUB (High: 31.4841 / Low: 28.5734). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6578 RUB (High: 28.8818 / Low: 28.2239).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9108
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6578

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 0.8650 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 33.8013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.8196), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9817 (+17.29%).

2018 Avg (September) 33.8013
2017 Avg (September) 28.8196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8090 27.9579 28.3308
February 29.1830 27.8319 28.4343
March 28.8818 28.2239 28.5660
April 31.4841 28.5734 30.3855
May 31.8932 30.5805 31.1652
June 31.9256 30.8441 31.3857
July 31.8370 30.8953 31.4242
August 34.1183 31.4891 33.2133
September 35.2906 32.7855 33.8013
October 33.4680 32.4857 32.9363
November 33.9728 32.7959 33.2676
December 34.8012 33.1544 33.8025