YEARLY HIGH
58.7580 MGA
YEARLY LOW
48.2986 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5915 MGA

2017 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 58.7580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 48.2986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4593 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.8119 to the December average rate of 55.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 58.7580 was up 4.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 56.0669, 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 293,790 MGA
2016 Average 238,365 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 241,493 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,296.73 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

57.3016
48.9501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MGA 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 54.8891, compared to 52.2939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.8891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.2939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 6.0137 MGA (High: 58.1739 / Low: 52.1601). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5928 MGA (High: 52.9358 / Low: 51.3430).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0137
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5928

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.4103 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 56.6056) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.8231), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7825 (+18.36%).

2017 Avg (April) 56.6056
2016 Avg (April) 47.8231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.3413 53.0382 54.8119
February 55.5267 52.4945 53.9493
March 58.1739 52.1601 55.1202
April 58.7580 55.3539 56.6056
May 56.3199 53.4305 54.7913
June 56.5673 50.9486 54.0563
July 51.9260 48.3294 49.6460
August 51.1267 48.2986 49.9167
September 52.9358 51.3430 51.8506
October 54.4219 52.3193 53.3228
November 55.0890 52.5021 53.9338
December 56.5941 53.8680 55.0932