2018 MWK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5723 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.3527 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5085 KRW

2018 MWK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.5723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 1.3527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2196 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4698 to the December average rate of 1.5021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5723 was down 6.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6740, 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 7,862 KRW

2017 Average 7,790 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 6,764 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098.06 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5689

1.4504

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MWK to KRW 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 1.4769, compared to 1.5400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1889 KRW (High: 1.5417 / Low: 1.3527). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 KRW (High: 1.4806 / Low: 1.4600).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1889

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.5591) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-0.16%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.5591

2017 Avg (October) 1.5616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4806	1.4600	1.4698
February	1.5126	1.4675	1.4882
March	1.4952	1.4618	1.4777
April	1.4918	1.4481	1.4733
May	1.5072	1.4379	1.4923
June	1.5417	1.3527	1.4603
July	1.5633	1.5327	1.5450
August	1.5638	1.5234	1.5431
September	1.5646	1.5266	1.5404
October	1.5723	1.5307	1.5591
November	1.5669	1.5351	1.5503
December	1.5429	1.4339	1.5021