2018 MMK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0475 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0408 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0436 RUB

2018 MMK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0421 to the December average rate of 0.0432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0475 was up 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238 RUB

2017 Average 214 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 204 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.58 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0466

0.0412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0442, compared to 0.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0442

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0048 RUB (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0427). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0426 / Low: 0.0417).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+10.15%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0462

2017 Avg (May) 0.0419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0426	0.0417	0.0421
February	0.0438	0.0416	0.0427
March	0.0433	0.0422	0.0427
April	0.0475	0.0427	0.0456
May	0.0475	0.0451	0.0462
June	0.0466	0.0443	0.0457
July	0.0451	0.0427	0.0440
August	0.0462	0.0432	0.0443
September	0.0455	0.0409	0.0431
October	0.0439	0.0408	0.0419
November	0.0430	0.0408	0.0416
December	0.0450	0.0419	0.0432