2018 MWK to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.5131 IRR

YEARLY LOW

49.0115 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.7469 IRR

2018 MWK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 60.5131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 49.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5015 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.6997 to the December average rate of 56.4898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.5131 was up 23.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.1552, 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 302,565 IRR

2017 Average 227,751 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 245,058 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,507.68 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.6138

48.7075

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to IRR 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 52.8239, compared to 58.6698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.8239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.6321 IRR (High: 58.5671 / Low: 49.9350). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1589 IRR (High: 59.5012 / Low: 59.3423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.6321

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9709 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 59.6216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.2876), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3340 (+31.65%).

2018 Avg (August) 59.6216

2017 Avg (August) 45.2876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.8678	49.0115	49.6997
February	51.4147	50.8848	51.0905
March	51.9690	51.4003	51.7085
April	52.1551	50.6664	51.6893
May	58.5671	49.9350	56.2605
June	59.0671	52.9072	56.4953
July	60.3758	58.6523	59.5896
August	60.5131	59.3458	59.6216
September	59.5012	59.3423	59.3666
October	59.3452	58.4262	58.4907
November	58.7041	58.4180	58.4607
December	58.4356	54.2221	56.4898