2018 ETB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.0016 MWK

YEARLY LOW

25.8211 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.3721 MWK

2018 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 29.0016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 25.8211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1804 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4181 to the December average rate of 26.5367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.0016 was down 10.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.3527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145,008 MWK

2017 Average 152,140 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 129,106 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,902.20 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.3706

25.8359

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 26.5056, compared to 26.2387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.0163 MWK (High: 29.0016 / Low: 25.9853). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1826 MWK (High: 26.4878 / Low: 26.3052).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0163

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1826

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 0.9001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 27.2427) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.4512), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2085 (-13.38%).

2018 Avg (June) 27.2427

2017 Avg (June) 31.4512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.5763	26.2099	26.4181
February	26.4917	26.2887	26.3789
March	26.4878	26.3052	26.3709
April	26.8520	26.2628	26.4085
May	27.2117	26.1281	26.2145
June	29.0016	25.9853	27.2427
July	26.5636	26.1563	26.3427
August	26.4500	26.1896	26.2903
September	26.4116	26.0062	26.2230
October	26.3084	25.8768	26.0756
November	26.1355	25.8360	25.9638
December	27.7354	25.8211	26.5367