2018 MWK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0971 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0768 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0861 RUB

2018 MWK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0202 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0781 to the December average rate of 0.0904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0971 was up 13.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0852, 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 485 RUB

2017 Average 402 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 384 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.23 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0945

0.0766

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 0.0815, compared to 0.0906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0102 RUB (High: 0.0885 / Low: 0.0783). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 RUB (High: 0.0797 / Low: 0.0779).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0930) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+17.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0930

2017 Avg (September) 0.0794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0795	0.0770	0.0781
February	0.0805	0.0768	0.0784
March	0.0797	0.0779	0.0788
April	0.0872	0.0788	0.0837
May	0.0886	0.0846	0.0864
June	0.0885	0.0783	0.0837
July	0.0877	0.0851	0.0865
August	0.0938	0.0867	0.0914
September	0.0971	0.0902	0.0930
October	0.0920	0.0893	0.0906
November	0.0934	0.0902	0.0915
December	0.0931	0.0856	0.0904