YEARLY HIGH
0.0705 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0588 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0645 MYR

2018 RUB to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0698 to the December average rate of 0.0617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0705 was down 10.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0792, 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 352 MYR
2017 Average 369 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 294 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.50 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0707
0.0604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MYR 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 0.0664, compared to 0.0625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0061 MYR (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0615). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MYR (High: 0.0652 / Low: 0.0637).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0698) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-6.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0698
2017 Avg (January) 0.0745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0705 0.0689 0.0698
February 0.0703 0.0673 0.0688
March 0.0692 0.0668 0.0683
April 0.0676 0.0615 0.0640
May 0.0649 0.0617 0.0637
June 0.0644 0.0627 0.0637
July 0.0652 0.0637 0.0644
August 0.0646 0.0602 0.0617
September 0.0632 0.0588 0.0613
October 0.0638 0.0620 0.0631
November 0.0639 0.0616 0.0629
December 0.0630 0.0597 0.0617