YEARLY HIGH
11.8345 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.7802 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6911 MWK

2018 INR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 11.8345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 9.7802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0543 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3949 to the December average rate of 10.5797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8345 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,958,624 MWK
2017 Average 2,787,364 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,445,061 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513,563.01 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.5472
9.7197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 11.1021, compared to 10.2801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.3117 MWK (High: 11.8345 / Low: 10.5228). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0890 MWK (High: 10.6237 / Low: 10.5347).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3117
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0890

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 0.5004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 11.0760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.2694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1934 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 11.0760
2017 Avg (June) 11.2694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4629 11.3189 11.3949
February 11.3499 11.1128 11.2561
March 11.2013 11.1094 11.1504
April 11.1968 10.8336 11.0517
May 11.2283 10.5375 10.6834
June 11.8345 10.5228 11.0760
July 10.6237 10.5347 10.5756
August 10.6351 10.2332 10.4502
September 10.2432 9.9823 10.0824
October 9.9438 9.7802 9.8720
November 10.4312 9.9187 10.1205
December 11.1620 10.1823 10.5797