YEARLY HIGH
43.2597 MNT
YEARLY LOW
34.3421 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.8628 MNT

2018 RUB to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 43.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 34.3421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9176 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.7560 to the December average rate of 36.4654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.2597 was down 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 43.6940, 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 216,298 MNT
2017 Average 208,834 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 171,710 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,588.00 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.4174
35.4808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MNT 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 40.4833, compared to 37.2423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.4833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.6419 MNT (High: 38.9840 / Low: 34.3421). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9406 MNT (High: 42.3811 / Low: 41.4405).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6419
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9406

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 2.5039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 42.7560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.4912), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2648 (+3.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 42.7560
2017 Avg (January) 41.4912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.2597 42.0509 42.7560
February 43.1687 41.1816 42.2176
March 42.3811 41.4405 41.8766
April 41.8193 37.9734 39.3727
May 39.2916 37.5913 38.5207
June 38.9840 34.3421 38.1560
July 39.5116 38.3176 38.8415
August 38.7409 35.7897 36.7895
September 37.2446 34.6008 36.1422
October 38.1741 37.1992 37.7518
November 38.0401 36.5380 37.4633
December 37.7326 35.2538 36.4654