YEARLY HIGH
3.8311 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.4338 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5028 MWK

2018 GYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 3.8311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 3.4338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3973 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5025 to the December average rate of 3.5784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8311 was up 8.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,156 MWK
2017 Average 17,494 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 17,169 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,986.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6091
3.4391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 3.5099, compared to 3.4957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3973 MWK (High: 3.8311 / Low: 3.4338). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 MWK (High: 3.5128 / Low: 3.4946).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3973
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 3.5949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0965 (+2.76%).

2018 Avg (June) 3.5949
2017 Avg (June) 3.4985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5290 3.4730 3.5025
February 3.5128 3.4946 3.5020
March 3.5182 3.4897 3.5037
April 3.5359 3.4620 3.5029
May 3.5802 3.4394 3.4533
June 3.8311 3.4338 3.5949
July 3.5226 3.4627 3.4794
August 3.4947 3.4595 3.4780
September 3.4890 3.4596 3.4789
October 3.5122 3.4597 3.4801
November 3.4908 3.4589 3.4793
December 3.7319 3.4622 3.5784