2018 MWK to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2226 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1675 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1973 LRD

2018 MWK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.2226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0551 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1749 to the December average rate of 0.2107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2226 was up 28.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1738, 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 1,113 LRD

2017 Average 720 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 837 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.35 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2213

0.1698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LRD 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 0.1810, compared to 0.2135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1810

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0326 LRD (High: 0.2063 / Low: 0.1738). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 LRD (High: 0.1816 / Low: 0.1798).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0326

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.2137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0858 (+67.11%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.2137

2017 Avg (July) 0.1279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1783	0.1687	0.1749
February	0.1801	0.1675	0.1741
March	0.1816	0.1798	0.1808
April	0.1825	0.1779	0.1807
May	0.1920	0.1748	0.1856
June	0.2063	0.1738	0.1900
July	0.2226	0.2066	0.2137
August	0.2138	0.2086	0.2112
September	0.2199	0.2121	0.2129
October	0.2169	0.2139	0.2155
November	0.2184	0.2154	0.2170
December	0.2174	0.2025	0.2107