2018 KGS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6867 MWK

YEARLY LOW

10.4181 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6624 MWK

2018 KGS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 11.6867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 10.4181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2686 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5043 to the December average rate of 10.8908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.6867 was down 9.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.9609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,434 MWK

2017 Average 52,779 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 52,091 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,342.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0406

10.4556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.6479, compared to 10.6770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.1954 MWK (High: 11.6867 / Low: 10.4913). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 MWK (High: 10.6750 / Low: 10.6499).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1954

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.3468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10.9918) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3882 (+3.66%).

2018 Avg (June) 10.9918

2017 Avg (June) 10.6037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6288	10.4181	10.5043
February	10.6964	10.5195	10.6164
March	10.6669	10.5993	10.6387
April	10.7949	10.5514	10.6117
May	10.9030	10.4408	10.5242
June	11.6867	10.4913	10.9918
July	10.6722	10.5952	10.6450
August	10.6743	10.5903	10.6646
September	10.6750	10.6499	10.6714
October	10.6745	10.5567	10.6098
November	10.5898	10.5359	10.5804
December	11.3633	10.5847	10.8908