YEARLY HIGH
21.0696 IDR
YEARLY LOW
17.4603 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4166 IDR

2018 MWK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 21.0696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 17.4603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6093 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4922 to the December average rate of 19.4080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.0696 was up 12.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.7548, 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 105,348 IDR
2017 Average 92,197 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 87,301 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,046.57 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.1340
18.2520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to IDR 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 18.8866, compared to 19.9465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.1105 IDR (High: 19.5708 / Low: 17.4603). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0800 IDR (High: 19.8457 / Low: 19.7658).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1105
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 20.8938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.6246), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2693 (+12.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 20.8938
2017 Avg (October) 18.6246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7186 18.3359 18.4922
February 18.9232 18.4928 18.7225
March 19.0338 18.9195 18.9757
April 19.1950 18.7619 19.0193
May 19.6963 18.5648 19.4597
June 19.5708 17.4603 18.6505
July 19.7396 19.5803 19.6565
August 19.8708 19.6758 19.7259
September 19.8457 19.7658 19.8142
October 21.0696 20.0498 20.8938
November 20.8031 19.7055 20.1806
December 19.9048 18.5589 19.4080