YEARLY HIGH
0.0685 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0591 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0659 GMD

2018 MWK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0685 was up 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0658, 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 343 GMD
2017 Average 316 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 295 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.38 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0687
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to GMD 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0067 GMD (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0591). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0665 / Low: 0.0660).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0682
2017 Avg (November) 0.0653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0673 0.0655 0.0662
February 0.0661 0.0648 0.0653
March 0.0658 0.0650 0.0652
April 0.0655 0.0638 0.0651
May 0.0656 0.0629 0.0654
June 0.0658 0.0591 0.0629
July 0.0662 0.0649 0.0657
August 0.0665 0.0660 0.0662
September 0.0678 0.0660 0.0668
October 0.0683 0.0677 0.0681
November 0.0685 0.0680 0.0682
December 0.0681 0.0634 0.0661