YEARLY HIGH
68.0858 MGA
YEARLY LOW
44.7774 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.6133 MGA

2023 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 68.0858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 44.7774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3084 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.8942 to the December average rate of 50.3313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 68.0858 was down 12.23% compared to the 2022 peak of 77.5735, 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 340,429 MGA
2022 Average 307,072 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 223,887 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,541.89 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

64.5212
44.9968
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 56.8667, compared to 48.3599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.8667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.3599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 7.7862 MGA (High: 68.0858 / Low: 60.2995). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8200 MGA (High: 47.4934 / Low: 45.6734).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.7862
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.4000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 62.8942) against the same month in 2022 (average: 51.9960), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8982 (+20.96%).

2023 Avg (January) 62.8942
2022 Avg (January) 51.9960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.0858 60.2995 62.8942
February 61.3121 56.5349 58.4942
March 57.8550 55.0546 56.4585
April 55.8393 53.3035 54.0552
May 57.8558 54.2804 55.6188
June 55.9132 50.9986 53.6792
July 51.4787 48.3923 49.6748
August 48.6209 45.0702 46.9912
September 47.4934 45.6734 46.6239
October 48.7012 44.7774 46.6849
November 51.4503 48.4774 49.8535
December 51.8225 49.3286 50.3313