2018 DJF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4865 MWK

YEARLY LOW

4.0292 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.1030 MWK

2018 DJF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 4.4865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 4.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4573 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0582 to the December average rate of 4.2032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4865 was up 9.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,432 MWK

2017 Average 20,292 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 20,146 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,286.42 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2333

4.0423

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 4.1033, compared to 4.1026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1033

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4573 MWK (High: 4.4865 / Low: 4.0292). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 MWK (High: 4.0863 / Low: 4.0731).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4573

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1362 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.2174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1549 (+3.81%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.2174

2017 Avg (June) 4.0625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.0734	4.0390	4.0582
February	4.1077	4.0636	4.0855
March	4.1024	4.0835	4.0956
April	4.1787	4.0774	4.1026
May	4.2397	4.0394	4.0607
June	4.4865	4.0292	4.2174
July	4.0903	4.0664	4.0812
August	4.0858	4.0528	4.0815
September	4.0863	4.0731	4.0830
October	4.0859	4.0639	4.0834
November	4.0866	4.0661	4.0834
December	4.3863	4.0857	4.2032