YEARLY HIGH
0.0658 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0096 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0319 SDG

2018 MWK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0562 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0097 to the December average rate of 0.0636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 558.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0658 was up 580.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0097, 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 329 SDG
2017 Average 46 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 48 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.92 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0711
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SDG 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0409 SDG (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0096).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0655) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0563 (+612.08%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0655
2017 Avg (November) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
February 0.0250 0.0097 0.0230
March 0.0251 0.0248 0.0249
April 0.0252 0.0245 0.0249
May 0.0252 0.0242 0.0250
June 0.0252 0.0225 0.0240
July 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
August 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
September 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
October 0.0656 0.0247 0.0471
November 0.0658 0.0653 0.0655
December 0.0658 0.0610 0.0636