2018 GHS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

169.4624 MWK

YEARLY LOW

145.4416 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.0154 MWK

2018 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 169.4624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 145.4416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0208 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.7121 to the December average rate of 152.1718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 169.4624 was down 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 175.0112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 847,312 MWK

2017 Average 825,165 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 727,208 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,103.97 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

165.0631

148.1075

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 160.9537, compared to 151.0771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.9537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.0771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 17.7954 MWK (High: 169.4624 / Low: 151.6670). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8080 MWK (High: 164.4815 / Low: 162.6735).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.7954

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8080

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 7.3919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 158.9075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 165.9988), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0913 (-4.27%).

2018 Avg (June) 158.9075

2017 Avg (June) 165.9988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	161.4025	158.2740	159.7121
February	163.3221	160.6706	162.2450
March	164.4815	162.6735	163.6501
April	164.7160	161.6146	163.3654
May	166.9175	153.0365	157.8420
June	169.4624	151.6670	158.9075
July	152.6682	150.5666	151.5156
August	154.1433	149.1408	151.4595
September	154.1049	145.4416	151.8612
October	151.8801	146.6327	149.9338
November	151.7825	146.3919	149.5205
December	159.9033	146.3919	152.1718