YEARLY HIGH
51.8562 MWK
YEARLY LOW
46.2282 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.2534 MWK

2018 MVR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 51.8562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 46.2282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6280 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.0823 to the December average rate of 48.4169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 51.8562 was up 1.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.2501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,281 MWK
2017 Average 235,086 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 231,141 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,139.80 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.8078
46.3202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 47.1974, compared to 47.3094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.3094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 5.4047 MWK (High: 51.8562 / Low: 46.4515). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1937 MWK (High: 47.2286 / Low: 47.0349).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.4047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1937

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 1.5236 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 48.6005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.6754), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9251 (+4.12%).

2018 Avg (June) 48.6005
2017 Avg (June) 46.6754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.2051 46.8364 47.0823
February 47.1582 46.8640 46.9976
March 47.1223 46.7947 46.9381
April 47.8445 46.6950 47.0385
May 48.5453 46.2282 46.5275
June 51.8562 46.4515 48.6005
July 47.1968 46.6267 47.0769
August 47.2251 46.6749 47.0751
September 47.2286 47.0349 47.1455
October 47.2263 46.8329 47.1063
November 47.0824 46.8222 47.0358
December 50.5340 47.0717 48.4169