2018 IRR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0204 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.0165 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0180 MWK

2018 IRR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0204 was down 15.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 MWK

2017 Average 110 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 83 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.39 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0205

0.0164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 MWK (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MWK (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0168).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0201) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-12.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0201

2017 Avg (January) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0204	0.0197	0.0201
February	0.0197	0.0194	0.0196
March	0.0195	0.0192	0.0193
April	0.0197	0.0192	0.0193
May	0.0200	0.0171	0.0178
June	0.0189	0.0169	0.0177
July	0.0170	0.0166	0.0168
August	0.0169	0.0165	0.0168
September	0.0169	0.0168	0.0168
October	0.0171	0.0169	0.0171
November	0.0171	0.0170	0.0171
December	0.0184	0.0171	0.0177