2018 CDF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4947 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.4379 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4506 MWK

2018 CDF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.4947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.4379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0568 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4529 to the December average rate of 0.4603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4947 was down 20.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,474 MWK

2017 Average 2,509 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,190 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.04 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4670

0.4426

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.4521, compared to 0.4491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0507 MWK (High: 0.4947 / Low: 0.4441). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MWK (High: 0.4509 / Low: 0.4461).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4997), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0348 (-6.96%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4649

2017 Avg (June) 0.4997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4636	0.4488	0.4529
February	0.4539	0.4460	0.4504
March	0.4509	0.4461	0.4484
April	0.4580	0.4469	0.4494
May	0.4645	0.4452	0.4467
June	0.4947	0.4441	0.4649
July	0.4630	0.4379	0.4483
August	0.4502	0.4428	0.4467
September	0.4475	0.4423	0.4446
October	0.4517	0.4427	0.4465
November	0.4518	0.4423	0.4479
December	0.4846	0.4486	0.4603