YEARLY HIGH
3.4964 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2.0160 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0566 MWK

2018 MRO to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 3.4964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 2.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4804 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0436 to the December average rate of 2.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4964 was up 69.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,482 MWK
2017 Average 10,081 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 10,080 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,401.79 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1407
2.0175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.0505, compared to 2.0626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.4696 MWK (High: 3.4964 / Low: 2.0268). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 MWK (High: 2.0402 / Low: 2.0304).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4696
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0942 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.1304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1198 (+5.96%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.1304
2017 Avg (October) 2.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0531 2.0334 2.0436
February 2.0478 2.0371 2.0413
March 2.0449 2.0280 2.0389
April 2.0706 2.0296 2.0413
May 2.1068 2.0193 2.0277
June 2.2464 2.0160 2.1101
July 2.0446 2.0322 2.0398
August 2.0436 2.0213 2.0377
September 2.0402 2.0304 2.0358
October 3.4964 2.0268 2.1304
November 2.0376 2.0277 2.0362
December 2.1870 2.0371 2.0960