YEARLY HIGH
1.9053 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0333 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7461 MWK

2018 KMF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.9053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8720 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7977 to the December average rate of 1.7293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9053 was up 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,526 MWK
2017 Average 8,330 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 167 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,359.94 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8391
1.6062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.7927, compared to 1.6994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.6589 MWK (High: 1.6922 / Low: 0.0333). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 MWK (High: 1.7326 / Low: 1.7057).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6589
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.7790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1229 (+7.42%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.7790
2017 Avg (June) 1.6562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8424 1.7552 1.7977
February 1.8384 1.7985 1.8197
March 1.8313 1.7971 1.8163
April 1.8276 1.7803 1.8082
May 1.8482 1.6961 1.7357
June 1.9053 1.6975 1.7790
July 1.7326 1.7057 1.7241
August 1.7211 1.6762 1.7010
September 1.7406 1.7066 1.7200
October 1.7115 1.6698 1.6962
November 1.6922 0.0333 1.6256
December 1.8052 1.6823 1.7293