YEARLY HIGH
12.0698 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.5375 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8263 MWK

2018 HTG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 12.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 9.5375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5324 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2441 to the December average rate of 9.8382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.0698 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.9906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,349 MWK
2017 Average 55,898 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 47,687 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,661.77 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.5644
9.6812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 11.2625, compared to 10.3901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.2245 MWK (High: 12.0698 / Low: 10.8453). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0796 MWK (High: 11.3421 / Low: 11.2625).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2245
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0796

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 0.4692 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 11.4074) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1446 (-1.25%).

2018 Avg (June) 11.4074
2017 Avg (June) 11.5520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3822 11.0189 11.2441
February 11.3421 11.2625 11.3099
March 11.3064 11.1904 11.2505
April 11.4486 11.1097 11.2022
May 11.5930 11.0283 11.1610
June 12.0698 10.8453 11.4074
July 11.1941 10.7567 10.9382
August 10.9513 10.4750 10.7887
September 10.5379 10.4124 10.4802
October 10.4310 10.0962 10.2850
November 10.2249 9.8635 10.0105
December 10.4816 9.5375 9.8382