YEARLY HIGH
84.6370 MWK
YEARLY LOW
75.2394 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.7460 MWK

2018 MAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 84.6370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 75.2394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3976 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.3844 to the December average rate of 78.4470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.6370 was up 8.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 78.1207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 423,185 MWK
2017 Average 374,148 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 376,197 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,988.13 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

79.3323
76.1589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 78.4504, compared to 77.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.4504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 9.3976 MWK (High: 84.6370 / Low: 75.2394). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6406 MWK (High: 77.1030 / Low: 76.4624).

June Spread (Volatile) ±9.3976
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 2.2764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 79.0679) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.5149), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5530 (+6.11%).

2018 Avg (June) 79.0679
2017 Avg (June) 74.5149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.3902 77.2541 78.3844
February 79.5555 78.2990 78.9350
March 79.4272 78.6043 78.9581
April 79.5525 77.9167 78.7755
May 80.5217 75.2517 76.5817
June 84.6370 75.2394 79.0679
July 77.1030 76.4624 76.7915
August 77.5288 75.8946 76.6312
September 77.8123 76.9196 77.3016
October 77.1585 76.0005 76.6553
November 76.9201 75.8224 76.4234
December 82.2162 76.3584 78.4470