YEARLY HIGH
469.0700 MWK
YEARLY LOW
421.2599 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.2311 MWK

2018 AZN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 469.0700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 421.2599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.8101 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 428.5019 to the December average rate of 439.5118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 469.0700 was up 7.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 436.8524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,345,350 MWK
2017 Average 2,111,355 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,106,299 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,050.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

442.7801
421.9867
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 429.4658, compared to 428.9964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 429.4658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 428.9964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 47.8101 MWK (High: 469.0700 / Low: 421.2599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0015 MWK (High: 427.2335 / Low: 426.2319).

June Spread (Volatile) ±47.8101
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 14.4519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 441.0473) against the same month in 2017 (average: 428.8185), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2289 (+2.85%).

2018 Avg (June) 441.0473
2017 Avg (June) 428.8185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 430.2948 426.2340 428.5019
February 430.9024 426.6047 429.4642
March 429.9926 424.6631 427.7051
April 434.1904 423.8123 426.3570
May 440.5502 422.5791 423.7195
June 469.0700 421.2599 441.0473
July 426.9308 425.1505 426.5954
August 427.2062 423.8440 426.8173
September 427.2335 426.2319 427.0920
October 427.2156 425.0055 426.9973
November 427.2685 425.1815 426.9646
December 458.5919 427.1719 439.5118