2018 MWK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1431 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1267 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1389 KES

2018 MWK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1419 to the December average rate of 0.1366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1431 was down 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1447, 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 715 KES

2017 Average 713 KES

Yearly Trough Low 633 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.18 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1426

0.1340

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KES 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 0.1390, compared to 0.1387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0144 KES (High: 0.1410 / Low: 0.1267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1384).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1419

2017 Avg (January) 0.1431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1431	0.1408	0.1419
February	0.1405	0.1389	0.1398
March	0.1402	0.1388	0.1395
April	0.1400	0.1357	0.1386
May	0.1411	0.1342	0.1395
June	0.1410	0.1267	0.1347
July	0.1391	0.1376	0.1386
August	0.1396	0.1381	0.1386
September	0.1391	0.1384	0.1387
October	0.1401	0.1384	0.1391
November	0.1419	0.1393	0.1407
December	0.1410	0.1312	0.1366