YEARLY HIGH
13.0178 MWK
YEARLY LOW
10.3024 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6700 MWK

2018 RUB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 13.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 10.3024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7153 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7998 to the December average rate of 11.0699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0178 was down 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.0273, 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 65,089 MWK
2017 Average 62,242 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 51,512 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,576.58 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.0037
10.5570
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 12.2904, compared to 11.0495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.4648 MWK (High: 12.7648 / Low: 11.3000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2917 MWK (High: 12.8442 / Low: 12.5525).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4648
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7392 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 12.7591) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3444 (+2.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 12.7591
2017 Avg (February) 12.4147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9918 12.5759 12.7998
February 13.0178 12.4239 12.7591
March 12.8442 12.5525 12.6933
April 12.6859 11.4663 11.9541
May 11.8241 11.2879 11.5745
June 12.7648 11.3000 11.9615
July 11.7543 11.4075 11.5566
August 11.5367 10.6572 10.9468
September 11.0913 10.3024 10.7609
October 11.1946 10.8640 11.0365
November 11.0896 10.7036 10.9265
December 11.6797 10.7444 11.0699