YEARLY HIGH
2643.8793 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2370.0619 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2415.7310 MWK

2018 KWD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2643.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 2370.0619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 273.8174 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2411.8461 to the December average rate of 2461.4539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2643.8793 was up 9.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2420.2923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,219,396 MWK
2017 Average 11,959,441 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 11,850,310 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369,086.80 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2492.1217
2380.9623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 2423.6440, compared to 2407.8180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.8261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2423.6440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2407.8180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 273.8174 MWK (High: 2643.8793 / Low: 2370.0619). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2855 MWK (High: 2404.8477 / Low: 2396.5623).

June Spread (Volatile) ±273.8174
September Spread (Stable) ±8.2855

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 83.8268 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -83.8268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2482.8584) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2393.7758), the exchange rate shifted by +89.0826 (+3.72%).

2018 Avg (June) 2482.8584
2017 Avg (June) 2393.7758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2426.6930 2397.3136 2411.8461
February 2425.9939 2415.4611 2420.1423
March 2422.4769 2411.3136 2418.5436
April 2456.0403 2400.5042 2418.2482
May 2490.5750 2380.2427 2390.2256
June 2643.8793 2370.0619 2482.8584
July 2403.1662 2388.0921 2399.0316
August 2403.4835 2381.2402 2397.8346
September 2404.8477 2396.5623 2401.0529
October 2402.0772 2385.6955 2395.9344
November 2397.6240 2380.0757 2391.6005
December 2567.0916 2390.3061 2461.4539