2018 VUV to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6505 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5305 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5814 RUB

2018 VUV to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.6505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.5305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1201 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5384 to the December average rate of 0.6099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6505 was up 11.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,253 RUB

2017 Average 2,728 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,652 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6315

0.5299

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.5598, compared to 0.6030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5598

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0539 RUB (High: 0.5949 / Low: 0.5410). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 RUB (High: 0.5467 / Low: 0.5364).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0701 (+12.68%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6231

2017 Avg (September) 0.5530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5469	0.5323	0.5384
February	0.5567	0.5305	0.5419
March	0.5467	0.5364	0.5419
April	0.5949	0.5410	0.5740
May	0.5961	0.5697	0.5788
June	0.5924	0.5764	0.5838
July	0.5857	0.5725	0.5790
August	0.6289	0.5804	0.6122
September	0.6505	0.6043	0.6231
October	0.6036	0.5866	0.5933
November	0.6159	0.5903	0.6007
December	0.6280	0.5985	0.6099