2018 MWK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8026 LAK

YEARLY LOW

10.4891 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5397 LAK

2018 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 11.8026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 10.4891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3135 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4606 to the December average rate of 11.4260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8026 was up 2.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5407, 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 59,013 LAK

2017 Average 56,635 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 52,446 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,567.66 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8062

11.1440

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LAK 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 11.4277, compared to 11.6518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.2476 LAK (High: 11.7367 / Low: 10.4891). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 LAK (High: 11.7407 / Low: 11.6945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2476

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3705 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.4260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0426 (-0.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.4260

2017 Avg (December) 11.4686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5499	11.4201	11.4606
February	11.4623	11.4034	11.4388
March	11.4859	11.4201	11.4481
April	11.5155	11.2616	11.4498
May	11.6415	11.1029	11.5696
June	11.7367	10.4891	11.1991
July	11.6460	11.5209	11.6023
August	11.7655	11.6180	11.6838
September	11.7407	11.6945	11.7166
October	11.7825	11.6610	11.7310
November	11.8018	11.7067	11.7511
December	11.8026	10.9446	11.4260