2018 RUB to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.4984 MMK

YEARLY LOW

21.0375 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.9749 MMK

2018 RUB to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 24.4984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 21.0375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4608 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7411 to the December average rate of 23.1785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.4984 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.4587, 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 122,492 MMK

2017 Average 116,768 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 105,188 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,304.07 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.2553

21.4337

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RUB to MMK 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 22.6801, compared to 23.2697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6801

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.2697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.4476 MMK (High: 24.4201 / Low: 21.9725). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5109 MMK (High: 23.9688 / Low: 23.4579).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4476

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5109

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4495 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 23.8847) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.5871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2976 (+1.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 23.8847

2017 Avg (October) 23.5871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.9688	23.4579	23.7411
February	24.0266	22.8135	23.4437
March	23.6774	23.1033	23.4047
April	23.3986	21.0496	21.9552
May	22.1734	21.0375	21.6688
June	22.5701	21.4747	21.8667
July	23.4181	22.1961	22.7432
August	23.1578	21.6639	22.5760
September	24.4201	21.9725	23.2155
October	24.4984	22.7768	23.8847
November	24.4830	23.2641	24.0201
December	23.8559	22.2152	23.1785