YEARLY HIGH
0.0573 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0516 MWK

2018 IDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0541 to the December average rate of 0.0515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0573 was up 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 572,728 MWK
2017 Average 542,352 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 474,617 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,110.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0547
0.0472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0530, compared to 0.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0062 MWK (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0511). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0504).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0537) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.68%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0537
2017 Avg (June) 0.0546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0534 0.0541
February 0.0541 0.0528 0.0534
March 0.0529 0.0525 0.0527
April 0.0533 0.0521 0.0526
May 0.0539 0.0508 0.0514
June 0.0573 0.0511 0.0537
July 0.0511 0.0507 0.0509
August 0.0508 0.0503 0.0507
September 0.0506 0.0504 0.0505
October 0.0499 0.0475 0.0479
November 0.0507 0.0481 0.0496
December 0.0539 0.0502 0.0515