YEARLY HIGH
23.5202 MWK
YEARLY LOW
20.4493 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4582 MWK

2018 MUR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 23.5202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 20.4493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0709 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0072 to the December average rate of 21.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.5202 was up 5.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.2704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,601 MWK
2017 Average 105,226 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 102,247 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,354.28 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.3779
20.7688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 21.7270, compared to 21.1893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.0709 MWK (High: 23.5202 / Low: 20.4493). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2346 MWK (High: 21.0775 / Low: 20.8429).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0709
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2346

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6427 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 21.7319) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.9137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8182 (+3.91%).

2018 Avg (June) 21.7319
2017 Avg (June) 20.9137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4995 21.5562 22.0072
February 22.6603 21.6132 22.2438
March 22.2191 21.7774 21.9309
April 21.8534 21.1884 21.5456
May 21.9926 20.6556 20.9029
June 23.5202 20.4493 21.7319
July 21.3335 20.8853 21.1037
August 21.2774 20.8394 21.0620
September 21.2973 21.0337 21.1661
October 21.1788 20.8521 21.0488
November 21.0775 20.8429 20.9726
December 22.6392 21.0776 21.7823