YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 MDL

2018 MWK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0234 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0237 was down 15.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0281, 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 119 MDL
2017 Average 127 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 105 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.52 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0236
0.0224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MDL 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0025 MDL (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MDL (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0227).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-15.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0234
2017 Avg (January) 0.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0229 0.0234
February 0.0232 0.0228 0.0230
March 0.0230 0.0227 0.0228
April 0.0230 0.0224 0.0227
May 0.0236 0.0221 0.0231
June 0.0235 0.0210 0.0225
July 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
August 0.0231 0.0227 0.0229
September 0.0233 0.0229 0.0231
October 0.0236 0.0232 0.0234
November 0.0237 0.0234 0.0235
December 0.0236 0.0220 0.0230