2018 HKD to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |