YEARLY HIGH
33.6194 MWK
YEARLY LOW
29.6818 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5181 MWK

2018 HNL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 33.6194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 29.6818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9376 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6917 to the December average rate of 30.8485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.6194 was up 5.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.9913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,097 MWK
2017 Average 154,589 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 148,409 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,688.07 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.4651
29.8087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 30.7418, compared to 30.2944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.7952 MWK (High: 33.6194 / Low: 29.8241). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1384 MWK (High: 30.2989 / Low: 30.1605).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.7952
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1384

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 1.0413 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 30.8485) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.6977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1507 (+0.49%).

2018 Avg (December) 30.8485
2017 Avg (December) 30.6977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.7981 30.4605 30.6917
February 30.8342 30.6347 30.7387
March 30.7723 30.5848 30.6906
April 31.2384 30.4860 30.6589
May 31.6831 30.1298 30.3440
June 33.2479 29.8210 31.3270
July 30.4465 30.1933 30.2858
August 30.4511 30.1535 30.2653
September 30.2989 30.1605 30.2314
October 30.3422 30.0487 30.1891
November 30.1613 29.6818 29.9467
December 33.6194 29.8241 30.8485