YEARLY HIGH
0.7392 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.6360 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6634 MWK

2018 KRW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.7392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.6360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1033 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6804 to the December average rate of 0.6660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7392 was up 8.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,696,225 MWK
2017 Average 3,210,892 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,179,969 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516,256.74 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6904
0.6370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.6773, compared to 0.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0906 MWK (High: 0.7392 / Low: 0.6487). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 MWK (High: 0.6849 / Low: 0.6754).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0906
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.6860) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+6.76%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.6860
2017 Avg (June) 0.6426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6849 0.6754 0.6804
February 0.6814 0.6611 0.6720
March 0.6841 0.6688 0.6768
April 0.6906 0.6703 0.6788
May 0.6955 0.6635 0.6701
June 0.7392 0.6487 0.6860
July 0.6525 0.6397 0.6473
August 0.6564 0.6395 0.6481
September 0.6551 0.6391 0.6492
October 0.6533 0.6360 0.6414
November 0.6514 0.6382 0.6450
December 0.6974 0.6481 0.6660