YEARLY HIGH
0.2834 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.2234 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2473 MWK

2018 COP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.2834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.2234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0600 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2529 to the December average rate of 0.2322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2834 was up 10.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,417,219 MWK
2017 Average 1,229,915 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,117,207 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300,012.22 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2648
0.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2557, compared to 0.2389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0361 MWK (High: 0.2834 / Low: 0.2474). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 MWK (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2480).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+5.97%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2599
2017 Avg (June) 0.2453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2580 0.2397 0.2529
February 0.2578 0.2496 0.2532
March 0.2605 0.2494 0.2551
April 0.2680 0.2564 0.2614
May 0.2662 0.2477 0.2518
June 0.2834 0.2474 0.2599
July 0.2548 0.2480 0.2522
August 0.2515 0.2386 0.2456
September 0.2444 0.2344 0.2396
October 0.2448 0.2262 0.2357
November 0.2315 0.2234 0.2279
December 0.2478 0.2235 0.2322