YEARLY HIGH
0.0288 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0248 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0263 MXN

2018 MWK to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0261 to the December average rate of 0.0269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0288 was down 4.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0304, 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 144 MXN
2017 Average 130 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 124 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.37 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0281
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MXN 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 0.0261, compared to 0.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 MXN (High: 0.0288 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MXN (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0253).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0270) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0270
2017 Avg (June) 0.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0271 0.0255 0.0261
February 0.0260 0.0253 0.0257
March 0.0260 0.0250 0.0256
April 0.0261 0.0248 0.0253
May 0.0277 0.0253 0.0271
June 0.0288 0.0255 0.0270
July 0.0275 0.0255 0.0262
August 0.0264 0.0254 0.0259
September 0.0266 0.0257 0.0261
October 0.0279 0.0257 0.0264
November 0.0283 0.0271 0.0278
December 0.0281 0.0253 0.0269