YEARLY HIGH
0.0243 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0203 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0224 BND

2018 RUB to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.0243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0243 was down 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 121 BND
2017 Average 118 BND
Yearly Trough Low 102 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.84 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0235
0.0212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BND 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 0.0226, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0037 BND (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BND (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0231).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.82%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0226
2017 Avg (July) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0235 0.0231 0.0233
February 0.0237 0.0228 0.0232
March 0.0234 0.0227 0.0230
April 0.0229 0.0208 0.0217
May 0.0231 0.0210 0.0217
June 0.0241 0.0212 0.0229
July 0.0243 0.0213 0.0226
August 0.0240 0.0203 0.0227
September 0.0228 0.0205 0.0219
October 0.0217 0.0207 0.0214
November 0.0238 0.0207 0.0218
December 0.0238 0.0206 0.0232