2018 RUB to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2777 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.2190 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2470 MVR

2018 RUB to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2719 to the December average rate of 0.2287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2777 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2769, 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 1,389 MVR

2017 Average 1,324 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 1,095 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.50 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2762

0.2239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MVR 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 0.2605, compared to 0.2336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0246 MVR (High: 0.2695 / Low: 0.2448). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 MVR (High: 0.2739 / Low: 0.2676).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+2.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2715

2017 Avg (February) 0.2646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2756	0.2673	0.2719
February	0.2777	0.2640	0.2715
March	0.2739	0.2676	0.2704
April	0.2695	0.2448	0.2541
May	0.2536	0.2422	0.2488
June	0.2513	0.2413	0.2461
July	0.2494	0.2420	0.2455
August	0.2447	0.2264	0.2325
September	0.2350	0.2190	0.2282
October	0.2372	0.2301	0.2343
November	0.2357	0.2274	0.2323
December	0.2330	0.2221	0.2287