YEARLY HIGH
0.1969 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1799 MWK

2018 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.1969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1336 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1794 to the December average rate of 0.1858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1969 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 985 MWK
2017 Average 894 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 317 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.10 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1870
0.1724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.1805, compared to 0.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1152 MWK (High: 0.1785 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MWK (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1776).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1845) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+3.56%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1845
2017 Avg (June) 0.1781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1817 0.1774 0.1794
February 0.1811 0.1791 0.1802
March 0.1831 0.1792 0.1815
April 0.1831 0.1782 0.1803
May 0.1850 0.1765 0.1773
June 0.1969 0.1763 0.1845
July 0.1797 0.1781 0.1790
August 0.1792 0.1776 0.1785
September 0.1785 0.0633 0.1736
October 0.1792 0.1773 0.1783
November 0.1807 0.1779 0.1798
December 0.1937 0.1796 0.1858