2018 MWK to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1906 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1448 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1665 PKR

2018 MWK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.1448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1526 to the December average rate of 0.1859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1906 was up 24.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1526, 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 953 PKR

2017 Average 726 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 724 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1892

0.1492

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MWK to PKR 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 0.1564, compared to 0.1766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0233 PKR (High: 0.1680 / Low: 0.1448). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PKR (High: 0.1529 / Low: 0.1523).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1859) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+24.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1859

2017 Avg (December) 0.1498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1536	0.1521	0.1526
February	0.1529	0.1523	0.1525
March	0.1596	0.1522	0.1550
April	0.1603	0.1566	0.1593
May	0.1609	0.1545	0.1604
June	0.1680	0.1448	0.1584
July	0.1779	0.1673	0.1715
August	0.1709	0.1679	0.1696
September	0.1704	0.1691	0.1697
October	0.1839	0.1689	0.1788
November	0.1857	0.1829	0.1843
December	0.1906	0.1776	0.1859