YEARLY HIGH
0.5233 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.4189 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4728 KZT

2018 MWK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.5233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.4189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1044 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4508 to the December average rate of 0.4974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5233 was up 9.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4781, 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 2,616 KZT
2017 Average 2,248 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,094 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 522.12 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5166
0.4358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KZT 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 0.4483, compared to 0.4974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0542 KZT (High: 0.4730 / Low: 0.4189). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 KZT (High: 0.4460 / Low: 0.4396).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0364 (+7.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5048
2017 Avg (September) 0.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4599 0.4406 0.4508
February 0.4514 0.4397 0.4438
March 0.4460 0.4396 0.4425
April 0.4553 0.4400 0.4479
May 0.4591 0.4379 0.4557
June 0.4730 0.4189 0.4490
July 0.4785 0.4697 0.4741
August 0.5005 0.4799 0.4921
September 0.5233 0.4877 0.5048
October 0.5128 0.4993 0.5058
November 0.5159 0.5033 0.5099
December 0.5159 0.4753 0.4974