YEARLY HIGH
0.0568 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0384 ARS

2018 MWK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 92.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0568 was up 114.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284 ARS
2017 Average 114 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 127 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.36 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0557
0.0235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to ARS 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 0.0296, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0157 ARS (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0375). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ARS (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0277).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0293 (+123.41%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0530
2017 Avg (September) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0253 0.0262
February 0.0279 0.0267 0.0273
March 0.0281 0.0277 0.0279
April 0.0284 0.0277 0.0279
May 0.0347 0.0276 0.0327
June 0.0398 0.0322 0.0356
July 0.0399 0.0374 0.0380
August 0.0533 0.0375 0.0411
September 0.0568 0.0507 0.0530
October 0.0543 0.0494 0.0509
November 0.0537 0.0486 0.0500
December 0.0522 0.0483 0.0505