YEARLY HIGH
16.1527 MWK
YEARLY LOW
14.4487 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7143 MWK

2018 DOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 16.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 14.4487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7041 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9552 to the December average rate of 14.8501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1527 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,764 MWK
2017 Average 76,659 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 72,243 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,520.28 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.2203
14.4817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 14.8106, compared to 14.6181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.7041 MWK (High: 16.1527 / Low: 14.4487). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1127 MWK (High: 14.6131 / Low: 14.5004).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7041
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5281 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 15.1588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.3756), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2169 (-1.41%).

2018 Avg (June) 15.1588
2017 Avg (June) 15.3756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0169 14.8417 14.9552
February 14.9366 14.7135 14.8293
March 14.7715 14.6189 14.6887
April 14.9165 14.5779 14.6663
May 15.1190 14.5083 14.5651
June 16.1527 14.4487 15.1588
July 14.6987 14.5743 14.6306
August 14.6179 14.4930 14.5810
September 14.6131 14.5004 14.5463
October 14.8520 14.4869 14.5572
November 14.6039 14.4589 14.5432
December 15.5158 14.5321 14.8501