YEARLY HIGH
12.6227 GNF
YEARLY LOW
11.2996 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4066 GNF

2018 MWK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 12.6227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 11.2996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3231 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4212 to the December average rate of 12.2386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.6227 was down 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.1173, 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 63,114 GNF
2017 Average 62,873 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 56,498 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,615.48 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.5810
11.9985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to GNF 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 12.3725, compared to 12.4407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.2981 GNF (High: 12.5977 / Low: 11.2996). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 GNF (High: 12.4541 / Low: 12.3885).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2981
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.4522 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 12.5325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1007 (+0.81%).

2018 Avg (November) 12.5325
2017 Avg (November) 12.4318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5051 12.3913 12.4212
February 12.4541 12.3885 12.4162
March 12.4619 12.3875 12.4218
April 12.5035 12.1986 12.4295
May 12.5502 12.0127 12.4993
June 12.5977 11.2996 12.0471
July 12.5212 12.4237 12.4603
August 12.5161 12.2892 12.4510
September 12.5527 12.4297 12.4684
October 12.5502 12.4040 12.4931
November 12.6227 12.4460 12.5325
December 12.5647 11.7771 12.2386