YEARLY HIGH
1.4079 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.1643 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2660 MWK

2018 CRC to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.4079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.1643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2436 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2786 to the December average rate of 1.2501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4079 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,039 MWK
2017 Average 6,412 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,821 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217.96 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3373
1.1782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.2841, compared to 1.2478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1434 MWK (High: 1.4079 / Low: 1.2645). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MWK (High: 1.2822 / Low: 1.2764).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1434
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.3240) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+3.55%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.3240
2017 Avg (June) 1.2787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2845 1.2692 1.2786
February 1.2781 1.2642 1.2701
March 1.2823 1.2694 1.2755
April 1.3053 1.2725 1.2818
May 1.3230 1.2702 1.2747
June 1.4079 1.2645 1.3240
July 1.2822 1.2764 1.2804
August 1.2844 1.2712 1.2800
September 1.2712 1.2434 1.2555
October 1.2561 1.1985 1.2294
November 1.2152 1.1643 1.1915
December 1.3060 1.2098 1.2501