YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0087 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 BOB

2018 MWK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0096 was down 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0097, 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 48 BOB
2017 Average 48 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 43 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0096
0.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to BOB 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0095).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0092) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.52%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0092
2017 Avg (June) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
February 0.0095 0.0095 0.0095
March 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
April 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
May 0.0096 0.0092 0.0096
June 0.0096 0.0087 0.0092
July 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
August 0.0095 0.0095 0.0095
September 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
October 0.0095 0.0095 0.0095
November 0.0095 0.0094 0.0095
December 0.0095 0.0088 0.0092