YEARLY HIGH
615.4621 MWK
YEARLY LOW
543.2744 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
563.0996 MWK

2018 CAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 615.4621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 543.2744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.1878 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 583.4159 to the December average rate of 556.3342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 615.4621 was up 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 600.0312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,077,311 MWK
2017 Average 2,797,986 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,716,372 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360,938.82 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

586.6690
547.6323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 570.5796, compared to 555.6197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.9598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 570.5796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 555.6197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 72.1532 MWK (High: 615.4621 / Low: 543.3089). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0920 MWK (High: 555.5123 / Low: 546.4203).

June Spread (Volatile) ±72.1532
November Spread (Stable) ±9.0920

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 19.0813 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 572.2509) against the same month in 2017 (average: 545.8063), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4447 (+4.85%).

2018 Avg (June) 572.2509
2017 Avg (June) 545.8063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 590.6161 577.0607 583.4159
February 591.5723 565.0089 576.8905
March 566.6723 552.1558 560.9468
April 578.8181 561.8351 569.5685
May 583.8638 552.5042 560.4048
June 615.4621 543.3089 572.2509
July 557.9111 547.7321 553.1696
August 563.5844 550.8552 557.0539
September 566.4403 551.9252 558.1418
October 567.6282 552.6785 558.1335
November 555.5123 546.4203 550.8854
December 582.9693 543.2744 556.3342