2018 MWK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1206 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1.8893 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0739 LBP

2018 MWK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 2.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.8893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2313 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0880 to the December average rate of 2.0175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1206 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1070, 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 10,603 LBP

2017 Average 10,397 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 9,447 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,156.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1061

2.0085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LBP 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 2.0770, compared to 2.0707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0770

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2243 LBP (High: 2.1137 / Low: 1.8893). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 LBP (High: 2.0908 / Low: 2.0755).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2243

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0813 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 2.0979) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+0.92%).

2018 Avg (May) 2.0979

2017 Avg (May) 2.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1059	2.0803	2.0880
February	2.0973	2.0782	2.0870
March	2.1038	2.0831	2.0890
April	2.0961	2.0438	2.0837
May	2.1206	2.0283	2.0979
June	2.1137	1.8893	2.0166
July	2.0918	2.0682	2.0815
August	2.0944	2.0723	2.0821
September	2.0926	2.0748	2.0818
October	2.0908	2.0755	2.0805
November	2.0943	2.0736	2.0810
December	2.0836	1.9308	2.0175