2018 BOB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

115.5746 MWK

YEARLY LOW

103.7382 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

105.5984 MWK

2018 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 115.5746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 103.7382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8364 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.9255 to the December average rate of 108.2661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 115.5746 was up 9.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 105.8606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 577,873 MWK

2017 Average 522,948 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 518,691 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,182.05 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

109.0407

103.9567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 105.4772, compared to 105.7197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.4772

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.7197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 11.8364 MWK (High: 115.5746 / Low: 103.7382). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3776 MWK (High: 105.1773 / Low: 104.7997).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.8364

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3776

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.4121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 108.6170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 104.6627), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9544 (+3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 108.6170

2017 Avg (June) 104.6627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	105.7178	103.8162	104.9255
February	105.1773	104.7997	104.9727
March	105.2189	104.5443	104.9295
April	106.8921	104.4455	105.0379
May	108.3060	103.8458	104.3804
June	115.5746	103.7382	108.6170
July	105.8634	104.7839	105.2049
August	105.6459	104.8226	105.2091
September	105.3447	104.4914	105.1485
October	105.5559	104.7177	105.2165
November	106.0776	104.7274	105.2729
December	113.0174	105.2117	108.2661