YEARLY HIGH
10.4597 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.2697 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3109 RUB

2018 TTD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 10.4597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 8.2697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1900 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4118 to the December average rate of 10.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.4597 was up 14.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.1081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,298 RUB
2017 Average 43,309 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 41,349 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,949.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1886
8.2503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 8.8103, compared to 9.8116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.9680 RUB (High: 9.3544 / Low: 8.3864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2238 RUB (High: 8.6005 / Low: 8.3767).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9680
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2238

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 0.2546 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 10.0271) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.5157), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5114 (+17.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 10.0271
2017 Avg (September) 8.5157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5802 8.3003 8.4118
February 8.6691 8.2697 8.4373
March 8.6005 8.3767 8.4586
April 9.3544 8.3864 8.9929
May 9.4646 9.0776 9.2464
June 9.4714 9.1522 9.3146
July 9.4410 9.1641 9.3267
August 10.1227 9.3417 9.8601
September 10.4597 9.7212 10.0271
October 9.9283 9.5621 9.7725
November 10.0810 9.7314 9.8796
December 10.2740 9.8389 10.0036