YEARLY HIGH
0.5887 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.4463 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5086 MWK

2018 MMK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.5887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.4463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1424 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5391 to the December average rate of 0.4778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5887 was up 9.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,944 MWK
2017 Average 2,665 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,232 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 712.14 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5563
0.4457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.5419, compared to 0.4753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0736 MWK (High: 0.5887 / Low: 0.5152). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MWK (High: 0.5443 / Low: 0.5402).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0736
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.5471) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.5471
2017 Avg (June) 0.5334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5459 0.5344 0.5391
February 0.5485 0.5404 0.5443
March 0.5443 0.5402 0.5423
April 0.5509 0.5361 0.5445
May 0.5554 0.5302 0.5342
June 0.5887 0.5152 0.5471
July 0.5166 0.4982 0.5082
August 0.4982 0.4688 0.4849
September 0.4791 0.4463 0.4638
October 0.4776 0.4515 0.4622
November 0.4607 0.4522 0.4549
December 0.5024 0.4575 0.4778