2018 LYD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

587.5302 MWK

YEARLY LOW

518.6639 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

535.1726 MWK

2018 LYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 587.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 518.6639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.8663 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 539.1627 to the December average rate of 535.6347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 587.5302 was up 9.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 537.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,937,651 MWK

2017 Average 2,605,882 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,593,320 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344,331.51 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

554.4093

517.9246

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 543.4133, compared to 526.9319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 543.4133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 526.9319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 61.0555 MWK (High: 587.5302 / Low: 526.4747). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3121 MWK (High: 523.2731 / Low: 518.9609).

June Spread (Volatile) ±61.0555

November Spread (Stable) ±4.3121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 22.2780 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.2780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 551.3689) against the same month in 2017 (average: 520.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +30.8828 (+5.93%).

2018 Avg (June) 551.3689

2017 Avg (June) 520.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	547.7925	533.8107	539.1627
February	547.6755	542.1455	545.5926
March	547.8539	543.3972	545.7291
April	551.8043	540.1565	546.0112
May	559.9691	525.9180	532.6153
June	587.5302	526.4747	551.3689
July	532.4778	526.3952	529.0909
August	527.5195	519.7174	524.2031
September	528.0998	523.0754	526.2209
October	528.8674	521.8740	525.4769
November	523.2731	518.9609	520.9650
December	559.6793	518.6639	535.6347