2018 MYR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MYR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MYR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 17.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.1867.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8237 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3268 to the December average rate of 16.2041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.0104 was up 17.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.5340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MYR to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.0871, compared to 16.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9182 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.4646 RUB (High: 16.2561 / Low: 14.7916). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3292 RUB (High: 14.5159 / Low: 14.1867).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4957 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 16.3329) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6791), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6538 (+19.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5159 | 14.1867 | 14.3268 |
| February | 14.8543 | 14.2326 | 14.5337 |
| March | 14.9736 | 14.4516 | 14.6339 |
| April | 16.2561 | 14.7916 | 15.6309 |
| May | 16.2142 | 15.4130 | 15.6975 |
| June | 15.9542 | 15.5288 | 15.6996 |
| July | 15.6891 | 15.3379 | 15.5243 |
| August | 16.6242 | 15.4871 | 16.2267 |
| September | 17.0104 | 15.8324 | 16.3329 |
| October | 16.1186 | 15.6621 | 15.8372 |
| November | 16.2417 | 15.6422 | 15.9063 |
| December | 16.7475 | 15.8621 | 16.2041 |