2018 RUB to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.9618 MGA

YEARLY LOW

47.5006 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.3430 MGA

2018 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 57.9618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 47.5006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4612 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.2292 to the December average rate of 52.5535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.9618 was down 1.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.7580, 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 289,809 MGA

2017 Average 267,914 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 237,503 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,305.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

57.9695

49.0861

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 54.4902, compared to 52.1958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4902

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.1958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 5.3758 MGA (High: 56.3891 / Low: 51.0133). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5368 MGA (High: 57.9618 / Low: 56.4250).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.3758

January Spread (Stable) ±1.5368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3746 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 57.2292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.8119), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4174 (+4.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 57.2292

2017 Avg (January) 54.8119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.9618	56.4250	57.2292
February	57.4691	54.5512	55.7329
March	56.2741	53.8673	55.1442
April	56.3891	51.0133	52.9806
May	53.5623	50.9321	52.2870
June	54.7000	52.3483	53.5670
July	54.3754	52.2488	53.2010
August	52.1730	48.5077	49.8264
September	52.3331	47.5006	50.3526
October	54.2381	51.9094	53.1609
November	55.5514	52.2674	54.0805
December	55.1744	50.0712	52.5535