2018 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.8495 MWK

YEARLY LOW

46.5435 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.5204 MWK

2018 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 62.8495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 46.5435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3059 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.5198 to the December average rate of 52.4756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.8495 was up 6.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.0795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 314,247 MWK

2017 Average 272,833 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 232,718 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,529.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.5105

48.1478

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 59.3739, compared to 51.6670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.3739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.2761 MWK (High: 60.7694 / Low: 52.4933). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8400 MWK (High: 62.2572 / Low: 60.4172).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.2761

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8400

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.0281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 61.3136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.8990), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4146 (+11.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 61.3136

2017 Avg (February) 54.8990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.3947	58.2623	59.5198
February	62.8495	59.6479	61.3136
March	62.2572	60.4172	61.1642
April	61.2943	58.3418	60.0100
May	60.5251	56.5217	57.5291
June	60.7694	52.4933	56.7065
July	55.4467	52.4820	54.1710
August	54.9708	49.7529	52.3729
September	51.5487	46.5435	49.3447
October	51.4024	48.8216	50.0376
November	53.1210	50.2646	51.5999
December	55.6092	50.8436	52.4756