2018 MWK to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2835 CDF

YEARLY LOW

2.0213 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2200 CDF

2018 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 2.2835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.0213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2622 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2079 to the December average rate of 2.1732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2835 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2790, 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 11,417 CDF

2017 Average 10,049 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 10,106 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,310.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2587

2.1440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to CDF 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 2.2126, compared to 2.2274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2306 CDF (High: 2.2518 / Low: 2.0213). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 CDF (High: 2.2415 / Low: 2.2178).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2306

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0850 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.2310) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0867 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.2310

2017 Avg (July) 2.1443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2280	2.1569	2.2079
February	2.2423	2.2031	2.2202
March	2.2415	2.2178	2.2300
April	2.2378	2.1836	2.2252
May	2.2462	2.1528	2.2385
June	2.2518	2.0213	2.1536
July	2.2835	2.1598	2.2310
August	2.2586	2.2213	2.2385
September	2.2609	2.2344	2.2492
October	2.2589	2.2140	2.2395
November	2.2611	2.2135	2.2328
December	2.2294	2.0634	2.1732