2018 RUB to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3024 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.2379 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2687 MDL

2018 RUB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2991 to the December average rate of 0.2541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3024 was down 13.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,512 MDL

2017 Average 1,582 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 1,189 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.72 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3042

0.2437

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MDL 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 0.2816, compared to 0.2558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0271 MDL (High: 0.2885 / Low: 0.2614). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 MDL (High: 0.3024 / Low: 0.2962).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2991) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0360 (-10.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2991

2017 Avg (January) 0.3351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3024	0.2962	0.2991
February	0.2999	0.2853	0.2933
March	0.2960	0.2849	0.2900
April	0.2885	0.2614	0.2709
May	0.2737	0.2599	0.2676
June	0.2730	0.2642	0.2688
July	0.2717	0.2615	0.2659
August	0.2639	0.2437	0.2505
September	0.2578	0.2379	0.2487
October	0.2616	0.2522	0.2582
November	0.2616	0.2501	0.2572
December	0.2599	0.2433	0.2541