2018 ARS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.5177 MWK

YEARLY LOW

17.6130 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.8837 MWK

2018 ARS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 39.5177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 17.6130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9048 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.1764 to the December average rate of 19.7968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.5177 was down 17.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.0774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,589 MWK

2017 Average 219,770 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 88,065 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,523.78 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.1065

16.9453

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 34.2452, compared to 21.5223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 7.8764 MWK (High: 26.6504 / Low: 18.7740). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4670 MWK (High: 36.0466 / Low: 35.5796).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.8764

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4670

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.6229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 38.1764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.6335), the exchange rate shifted by -7.4570 (-16.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 38.1764

2017 Avg (January) 45.6335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.5177	36.8278	38.1764
February	37.4572	35.8575	36.5893
March	36.0466	35.5796	35.8719
April	36.1153	35.1718	35.8520
May	36.2157	28.7962	30.7290
June	31.0241	25.1483	28.2523
July	26.7112	25.0618	26.3036
August	26.6504	18.7740	24.4983
September	19.7416	17.6130	18.8754
October	20.2626	18.4254	19.6466
November	20.5611	18.6092	20.0130
December	20.7085	19.1435	19.7968