2018 MWK to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0748 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.0664 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0722 PHP

2018 MWK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0697 to the December average rate of 0.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0748 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0716, 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 374 PHP

2017 Average 347 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 332 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.91 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0747

0.0692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to PHP 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 0.0713, compared to 0.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0081 PHP (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0664). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PHP (High: 0.0723 / Low: 0.0716).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+4.80%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0742

2017 Avg (October) 0.0708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0709	0.0686	0.0697
February	0.0722	0.0707	0.0715
March	0.0723	0.0716	0.0719
April	0.0724	0.0699	0.0717
May	0.0732	0.0691	0.0724
June	0.0745	0.0664	0.0708
July	0.0740	0.0730	0.0735
August	0.0738	0.0727	0.0733
September	0.0747	0.0735	0.0742
October	0.0748	0.0735	0.0742
November	0.0732	0.0717	0.0726
December	0.0723	0.0675	0.0706