2018 MRO to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3205 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.1566 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1770 RUB

2018 MRO to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.3205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1639 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1597 to the December average rate of 0.1894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3205 was up 87.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,603 RUB

2017 Average 810 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 783 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 819.72 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1965

0.1563

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1671, compared to 0.1868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1383 RUB (High: 0.3205 / Low: 0.1822). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 RUB (High: 0.1625 / Low: 0.1586).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1383

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1932) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+20.78%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1932

2017 Avg (October) 0.1599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1626	0.1575	0.1597
February	0.1644	0.1566	0.1600
March	0.1625	0.1586	0.1606
April	0.1770	0.1608	0.1709
May	0.1792	0.1720	0.1752
June	0.1796	0.1735	0.1764
July	0.1791	0.1736	0.1765
August	0.1914	0.1769	0.1863
September	0.1977	0.1834	0.1893
October	0.3205	0.1822	0.1932
November	0.1903	0.1837	0.1864
December	0.1950	0.1857	0.1894