YEARLY HIGH
44.7428 MWK
YEARLY LOW
40.1284 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9771 MWK

2018 EGP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 44.7428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 40.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6144 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9688 to the December average rate of 41.7787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.7428 was down 3.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.1869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 223,714 MWK
2017 Average 203,606 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 200,642 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,071.91 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.1763
40.3965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 41.1348, compared to 40.8193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.6144 MWK (High: 44.7428 / Low: 40.1284). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2227 MWK (High: 41.2749 / Low: 41.0522).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6144
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.4220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 42.0280) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.1150), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9130 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (June) 42.0280
2017 Avg (June) 40.1150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.1731 40.7822 40.9688
February 41.1469 40.9055 41.0543
March 41.2749 41.0522 41.1418
April 41.8721 40.6868 41.0713
May 42.1701 40.1563 40.5448
June 44.7428 40.1284 42.0280
July 40.7894 40.4379 40.6060
August 40.8663 40.4334 40.6561
September 40.8663 40.5001 40.6539
October 40.6860 40.3228 40.6015
November 40.7776 40.4525 40.6196
December 43.5931 40.6018 41.7787