YEARLY HIGH
47.5559 MWK
YEARLY LOW
42.1360 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.4298 MWK

2018 MDL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 47.5559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 42.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4198 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.7935 to the December average rate of 43.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.5559 was up 11.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.6088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,779 MWK
2017 Average 197,238 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 210,680 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,099.16 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.7027
42.2828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 43.6568, compared to 43.2029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.2029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.0833 MWK (High: 47.5559 / Low: 42.4726). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6457 MWK (High: 42.7917 / Low: 42.1460).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0833
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6457

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 1.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 44.5010) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.8978), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6033 (+11.54%).

2018 Avg (June) 44.5010
2017 Avg (June) 39.8978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.6131 42.1360 42.7935
February 43.8337 43.0508 43.5076
March 44.0583 43.3963 43.7668
April 44.5910 43.5709 44.1194
May 45.1945 42.3552 43.2522
June 47.5559 42.4726 44.5010
July 43.8499 43.0002 43.4650
August 44.0687 43.2321 43.6913
September 43.6422 42.9879 43.2640
October 43.0788 42.3156 42.7392
November 42.7917 42.1460 42.4845
December 45.4630 42.3518 43.5735