YEARLY HIGH
442.4946 MWK
YEARLY LOW
391.2233 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
405.7512 MWK

2018 ANG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 442.4946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 391.2233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.2713 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.3766 to the December average rate of 421.2909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 442.4946 was up 7.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 412.2038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,212,473 MWK
2017 Average 2,037,389 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,956,117 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,356.31 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

424.0537
390.9007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 407.2891, compared to 404.2133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 407.2891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 404.2133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 45.3626 MWK (High: 442.4946 / Low: 397.1320). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7283 MWK (High: 407.2429 / Low: 405.5146).

June Spread (Volatile) ±45.3626
February Spread (Stable) ±1.7283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 20.9682 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 415.8045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 408.4201), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3844 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (June) 415.8045
2017 Avg (June) 408.4201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 407.6673 403.3434 406.3766
February 407.2429 405.5146 406.3482
March 408.2360 404.8793 406.3221
April 413.8566 404.4014 406.5946
May 419.0690 400.6817 402.2886
June 442.4946 397.1320 415.8045
July 400.0124 391.7320 394.8363
August 395.6502 391.2233 393.6634
September 409.5580 393.3003 396.1064
October 410.9254 407.7842 409.6533
November 411.3306 407.6925 409.7292
December 439.9819 409.6059 421.2909