YEARLY HIGH
0.1979 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0914 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1352 RUB

2012 MWK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1064 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1910 to the December average rate of 0.0938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1979 was down 2.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 989 RUB
2011 Average 942 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 457 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2008
0.0841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to RUB 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 0.1642, compared to 0.1062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0587 RUB (High: 0.1794 / Low: 0.1207). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 RUB (High: 0.1180 / Low: 0.1149).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0587
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1910) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-4.20%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1910
2011 Avg (January) 0.1994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1979 0.1823 0.1910
February 0.1864 0.1741 0.1802
March 0.1796 0.1747 0.1767
April 0.1802 0.1745 0.1774
May 0.1794 0.1207 0.1356
June 0.1292 0.1192 0.1240
July 0.1227 0.1166 0.1190
August 0.1180 0.1149 0.1162
September 0.1166 0.1026 0.1087
October 0.1034 0.0985 0.1008
November 0.1017 0.0945 0.0984
December 0.0953 0.0914 0.0938