YEARLY HIGH
0.1166 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0831 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0944 RUB

2016 MWK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.1166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1111 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1166 was down 23.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1521, 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 583 RUB
2015 Average 618 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 416 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.58 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1136
0.0833
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 0.1000, compared to 0.0888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0135 RUB (High: 0.1166 / Low: 0.1032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 RUB (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1111) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0277 (-19.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1111
2015 Avg (January) 0.1387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1166 0.1032 0.1111
February 0.1093 0.1008 0.1044
March 0.1023 0.0984 0.0999
April 0.1007 0.0942 0.0978
May 0.0972 0.0926 0.0947
June 0.0963 0.0896 0.0922
July 0.0927 0.0882 0.0902
August 0.0931 0.0887 0.0903
September 0.0916 0.0877 0.0897
October 0.0878 0.0863 0.0872
November 0.0917 0.0882 0.0897
December 0.0886 0.0831 0.0858