2018 MWK to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1574 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1380 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1513 JPY

2018 MWK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.1574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.1380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1530 to the December average rate of 0.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1574 was down 3.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1633, 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 787 JPY

2017 Average 773 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 690 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.99 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1568

0.1452

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MWK to JPY 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 0.1492, compared to 0.1535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1492

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0162 JPY (High: 0.1543 / Low: 0.1380). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 JPY (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1546).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1550

2017 Avg (October) 0.1556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1561	0.1496	0.1530
February	0.1518	0.1463	0.1487
March	0.1476	0.1445	0.1462
April	0.1510	0.1458	0.1483
May	0.1541	0.1465	0.1520
June	0.1543	0.1380	0.1468
July	0.1556	0.1519	0.1534
August	0.1542	0.1512	0.1528
September	0.1565	0.1519	0.1541
October	0.1574	0.1538	0.1550
November	0.1567	0.1546	0.1559
December	0.1561	0.1412	0.1499