YEARLY HIGH
0.0852 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0768 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 RUB

2017 MWK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0826 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0852 was down 26.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1166, 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 426 RUB
2016 Average 472 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 384 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0831
0.0774
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 0.0799, compared to 0.0808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0055 RUB (High: 0.0831 / Low: 0.0776). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 RUB (High: 0.0804 / Low: 0.0788).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0826) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0285 (-25.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0826
2016 Avg (January) 0.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0852 0.0811 0.0826
February 0.0827 0.0782 0.0806
March 0.0820 0.0768 0.0798
April 0.0789 0.0769 0.0779
May 0.0805 0.0775 0.0787
June 0.0831 0.0776 0.0798
July 0.0839 0.0812 0.0822
August 0.0833 0.0798 0.0819
September 0.0802 0.0784 0.0794
October 0.0804 0.0788 0.0795
November 0.0832 0.0802 0.0813
December 0.0819 0.0793 0.0807