YEARLY HIGH
0.0885 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0792 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0806 MWK

2018 GNF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GNF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0805 to the December average rate of 0.0817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0885 was up 7.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 442 MWK
2017 Average 398 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 396 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.38 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0834
0.0795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0809, compared to 0.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0091 MWK (High: 0.0885 / Low: 0.0794). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MWK (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0803).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0831) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+3.77%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0831
2017 Avg (June) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0807 0.0800 0.0805
February 0.0807 0.0803 0.0805
March 0.0807 0.0802 0.0805
April 0.0820 0.0800 0.0805
May 0.0832 0.0797 0.0800
June 0.0885 0.0794 0.0831
July 0.0805 0.0799 0.0803
August 0.0814 0.0799 0.0803
September 0.0805 0.0797 0.0802
October 0.0806 0.0797 0.0800
November 0.0803 0.0792 0.0798
December 0.0849 0.0796 0.0817