YEARLY HIGH
4.0129 RUB
YEARLY LOW
2.7552 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2659 RUB

2015 MDL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MDL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 2.7552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2577 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8497 to the December average rate of 3.5524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.0129 was down 9.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.4276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,065 RUB
2014 Average 13,699 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 13,776 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,288.56 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.9513
2.7318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 3.2222, compared to 3.3097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.6275 RUB (High: 3.8716 / Low: 3.2441). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1582 RUB (High: 2.9309 / Low: 2.7727).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6275
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3851 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 3.8497) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.5574), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2923 (+50.53%).

2015 Avg (January) 3.8497
2014 Avg (January) 2.5574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0129 3.6500 3.8497
February 3.8716 3.2441 3.4646
March 3.4276 3.0934 3.2766
April 3.2613 2.7552 2.9477
May 2.9309 2.7727 2.8334
June 3.0778 2.8292 2.9613
July 3.2612 2.9153 3.0268
August 3.7089 3.2783 3.4459
September 3.5738 3.2392 3.3996
October 3.2960 3.0931 3.1717
November 3.3727 3.1501 3.2615
December 3.7328 3.3483 3.5524