YEARLY HIGH
0.9311 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.7552 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8417 PHP

2018 RUB to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.9311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.7552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1758 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8917 to the December average rate of 0.7812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9311 was up 3.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8985, 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 4,655 PHP
2017 Average 4,322 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,776 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 879.22 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9256
0.7680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PHP 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 0.8763, compared to 0.8072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0944 PHP (High: 0.9145 / Low: 0.8201). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 PHP (High: 0.8527 / Low: 0.8351).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0567 (+6.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9124
2017 Avg (February) 0.8557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9139 0.8664 0.8917
February 0.9311 0.8850 0.9124
March 0.9204 0.9020 0.9121
April 0.9145 0.8201 0.8571
May 0.8564 0.8130 0.8385
June 0.8527 0.8351 0.8457
July 0.8656 0.8360 0.8491
August 0.8414 0.7835 0.8023
September 0.8248 0.7641 0.7986
October 0.8336 0.8087 0.8186
November 0.8107 0.7812 0.7931
December 0.7962 0.7552 0.7812