YEARLY HIGH
12.0298 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.5732 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6531 MWK

2016 RUB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 12.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 8.5732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4566 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0115 to the December average rate of 11.6611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.0298 was up 30.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.2185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,149 MWK
2015 Average 40,725 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 42,866 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,282.95 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.9260
8.7466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MWK 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 10.0421, compared to 11.2642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.1178 MWK (High: 9.6910 / Low: 8.5732). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2048 MWK (High: 11.5890 / Low: 11.3841).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1178
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3229 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.6611) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8836), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7775 (+31.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.6611
2015 Avg (December) 8.8836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6910 8.5732 9.0115
February 9.9225 9.1503 9.5819
March 10.1594 9.7752 10.0134
April 10.6202 9.9287 10.2323
May 10.7980 10.2860 10.5607
June 11.1592 10.3894 10.8525
July 11.3423 10.7846 11.0922
August 11.2730 10.7387 11.0722
September 11.4075 10.9228 11.1487
October 11.5890 11.3841 11.4670
November 11.3333 10.8996 11.1441
December 12.0298 11.2881 11.6611