YEARLY HIGH
26.1165 RUB
YEARLY LOW
20.5968 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2319 RUB

2018 XCD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 26.1165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 20.5968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5197 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9660 to the December average rate of 25.0152, 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 26.1165 was up 15.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.6687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130,583 RUB
2017 Average 107,882 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 102,984 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,598.75 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.4202
20.5610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 21.9876, compared to 24.4763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 2.1541 RUB (High: 23.2996 / Low: 21.1455). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4868 RUB (High: 21.3737 / Low: 20.8869).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.1541
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4868

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 0.6401 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 25.0144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.3277), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6867 (+17.29%).

2018 Avg (September) 25.0144
2017 Avg (September) 21.3277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3199 20.6900 20.9660
February 21.5966 20.5968 21.0426
March 21.3737 20.8869 21.1400
April 23.2996 21.1455 22.4865
May 23.6023 22.6308 23.0635
June 23.6263 22.8259 23.2268
July 23.5607 22.8638 23.2552
August 25.2489 23.3033 24.5792
September 26.1165 24.2626 25.0144
October 24.7677 24.0408 24.3743
November 25.1413 24.2699 24.6192
December 25.7543 24.5357 25.0152