YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0099 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 SBD

2018 MWK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.0099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0107 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0111 was down 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0111, 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 55 SBD
2017 Average 54 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 49 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.84 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SBD 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 0.0107, compared to 0.0109 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) 0.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 SBD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0108).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.84%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0108
2017 Avg (December) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
February 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107
March 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107
April 0.0108 0.0105 0.0107
May 0.0110 0.0104 0.0109
June 0.0110 0.0099 0.0106
July 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
August 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
September 0.0109 0.0108 0.0108
October 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
November 0.0111 0.0108 0.0110
December 0.0111 0.0102 0.0108