YEARLY HIGH
1.2570 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.0437 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1397 MWK

2018 CLP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 1.2570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2133 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1979 to the December average rate of 1.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2570 was up 6.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,257,031 MWK
2017 Average 1,119,076 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,043,689 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,341.37 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2302
1.0555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 1.1919, compared to 1.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1460 MWK (High: 1.2570 / Low: 1.1110). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 MWK (High: 1.2157 / Low: 1.1881).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1460
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0656 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.1792) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+7.95%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.1792
2017 Avg (June) 1.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2111 1.1811 1.1979
February 1.2332 1.1990 1.2156
March 1.2157 1.1881 1.2003
April 1.2238 1.1901 1.2073
May 1.2221 1.1296 1.1513
June 1.2570 1.1110 1.1792
July 1.1388 1.0941 1.1136
August 1.1298 1.0671 1.1034
September 1.1054 1.0437 1.0715
October 1.1070 1.0449 1.0700
November 1.0913 1.0517 1.0729
December 1.1557 1.0641 1.0931