2018 GTQ to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GTQ to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GTQ to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 106.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 93.5204.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0801 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.6449 to the December average rate of 96.7618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 106.6004 was up 5.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 100.6184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GTQ to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.3663, compared to 95.6391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7271 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.9292 MWK (High: 106.6004 / Low: 95.6713). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3955 MWK (High: 97.0012 / Low: 96.6056).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 3.3071 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 100.1980) against the same month in 2017 (average: 98.9720), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2260 (+1.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 99.0053 | 97.9545 | 98.6449 |
| February | 98.7347 | 98.3374 | 98.5440 |
| March | 98.4180 | 97.4346 | 97.9841 |
| April | 99.5923 | 97.3176 | 97.8834 |
| May | 100.8437 | 96.2262 | 96.9431 |
| June | 106.6004 | 95.6713 | 100.1980 |
| July | 97.0012 | 96.6056 | 96.8909 |
| August | 97.1152 | 96.0495 | 96.8284 |
| September | 96.1616 | 94.1154 | 94.9733 |
| October | 94.6671 | 93.5204 | 94.0874 |
| November | 94.6338 | 93.7998 | 94.2929 |
| December | 101.0624 | 94.0323 | 96.7618 |