2018 GEL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

325.2780 MWK

YEARLY LOW

272.7253 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

293.7799 MWK

2018 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 325.2780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 272.7253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.5527 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.5811 to the December average rate of 281.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 325.2780 was up 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 305.8646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,626,390 MWK

2017 Average 1,454,212 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,363,627 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 262,763.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

308.3716

278.5503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 295.4088, compared to 292.1510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 295.4088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 292.1510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 33.5857 MWK (High: 325.2780 / Low: 291.6923). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5377 MWK (High: 297.2364 / Low: 295.6988).

June Spread (Volatile) ±33.5857

October Spread (Stable) ±1.5377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 9.2596 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 305.8865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 301.2946), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5919 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (June) 305.8865

2017 Avg (June) 301.2946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	294.4149	279.5880	283.5811
February	297.0092	292.5494	294.9596
March	298.1560	294.2449	296.3806
April	301.5824	293.7439	297.6685
May	305.7093	290.3899	293.9764
June	325.2780	291.6923	305.8865
July	297.1423	295.5508	296.7407
August	297.2192	291.0838	294.4630
September	297.2489	291.7851	296.0100
October	297.2364	295.6988	296.9583
November	297.2732	272.7253	287.6987
December	294.0830	273.1440	281.0354