YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0828 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0971 RUB

2020 MWK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0840 to the December average rate of 0.0965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1100 was up 17.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0939, 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 550 RUB
2019 Average 441 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 414 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.94 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1048
0.0822
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 0.0946, compared to 0.0997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0201 RUB (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.0898). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 RUB (High: 0.1009 / Low: 0.0978).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1013) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+12.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1013
2019 Avg (March) 0.0899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0870 0.0828 0.0840
February 0.0905 0.0859 0.0874
March 0.1100 0.0898 0.1013
April 0.1069 0.0992 0.1018
May 0.1030 0.0951 0.0989
June 0.0967 0.0924 0.0940
July 0.1002 0.0956 0.0970
August 0.1009 0.0978 0.0991
September 0.1056 0.0984 0.1015
October 0.1051 0.1010 0.1029
November 0.1069 0.0991 0.1011
December 0.0995 0.0954 0.0965