YEARLY HIGH
0.0211 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 RUB

2018 MGA to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0211 was up 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105 RUB
2017 Average 93 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 86 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0203
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0184, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 RUB (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RUB (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0173).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+3.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0199
2017 Avg (September) 0.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
February 0.0183 0.0174 0.0179
March 0.0186 0.0178 0.0181
April 0.0196 0.0177 0.0189
May 0.0196 0.0187 0.0191
June 0.0191 0.0183 0.0187
July 0.0191 0.0184 0.0188
August 0.0206 0.0192 0.0201
September 0.0211 0.0191 0.0199
October 0.0193 0.0184 0.0188
November 0.0191 0.0180 0.0185
December 0.0200 0.0181 0.0190