YEARLY HIGH
230.7274 MWK
YEARLY LOW
172.8939 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.0641 MWK

2018 BRL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 230.7274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 172.8939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.8335 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 226.0914 to the December average rate of 192.3397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 230.7274 was down 2.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 236.7569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,768,186 MWK
2017 Average 5,684,385 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,322,348 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445,837.30 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

230.9546
172.5968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 213.5392, compared to 188.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.9502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 213.5392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 27.4946 MWK (High: 214.8773 / Low: 187.3828). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8287 MWK (High: 225.9277 / Low: 218.0990).

June Spread (Volatile) ±27.4946
March Spread (Stable) ±7.8287

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.2871 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 226.0914) against the same month in 2017 (average: 226.8192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7277 (-0.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 226.0914
2017 Avg (January) 226.8192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 230.7274 218.7459 226.0914
February 229.0097 219.9750 223.3997
March 225.9277 218.0990 221.1555
April 219.4510 208.2140 213.0221
May 213.8319 192.6493 198.7350
June 214.8773 187.3828 198.8313
July 196.9719 184.8552 190.2193
August 195.9476 175.2398 185.5451
September 181.2132 172.8939 177.4599
October 199.6263 181.0274 193.4936
November 196.8183 184.5335 192.4763
December 201.2553 187.4106 192.3397