YEARLY HIGH
101.7710 MWK
YEARLY LOW
91.3700 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.0986 MWK

2018 HKD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 101.7710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 91.3700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4010 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.7476 to the December average rate of 95.6636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 101.7710 was up 7.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 94.4610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,544,274 MWK
2017 Average 2,327,806 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,284,250 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,024.59 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

96.0455
91.5350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 93.0052, compared to 93.1920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.4010 MWK (High: 101.7710 / Low: 91.3700). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3652 MWK (High: 92.9873 / Low: 92.6221).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.4010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 3.1274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 95.6697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 93.1474), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5223 (+2.71%).

2018 Avg (June) 95.6697
2017 Avg (June) 93.1474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.9929 92.2660 92.7476
February 92.9873 92.6221 92.7505
March 92.6781 92.1809 92.4840
April 94.1834 91.9383 92.4686
May 95.5552 91.6536 91.9108
June 101.7710 91.3700 95.6697
July 92.6716 92.2232 92.5423
August 92.6667 91.9234 92.5710
September 93.1267 92.4774 92.7739
October 92.9058 92.3543 92.7487
November 93.0143 92.4566 92.8525
December 99.9587 92.9543 95.6636