YEARLY HIGH
96.4047 RUB
YEARLY LOW
85.1423 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.5463 RUB

2019 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 96.4047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 85.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2624 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.2055 to the December average rate of 86.6766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 96.4047 was down 2.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 98.7998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 482,023 RUB
2018 Average 444,836 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 425,712 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,311.82 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

93.8584
86.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 90.8679, compared to 88.2247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.8679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.2247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 4.7763 RUB (High: 96.4047 / Low: 91.6284). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9704 RUB (High: 88.3811 / Low: 87.4107).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.7763
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7729 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 93.2055) against the same month in 2018 (average: 81.4809), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7247 (+14.39%).

2019 Avg (January) 93.2055
2018 Avg (January) 81.4809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.4047 91.6284 93.2055
February 92.7746 91.2225 91.7951
March 92.4615 89.1896 91.0154
April 91.1137 88.6663 89.8943
May 90.9964 89.1837 90.1341
June 90.9627 87.2139 89.1628
July 88.2728 86.7512 87.3899
August 91.8829 88.1813 90.4215
September 91.3823 87.2801 88.8454
October 89.0024 87.6301 88.2233
November 88.3811 87.4107 87.7912
December 88.3020 85.1423 86.6766