2018 MWK to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.6270 SLL

YEARLY LOW

7.8952 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5752 SLL

2018 MWK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 11.6270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 7.8952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7318 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5693 to the December average rate of 11.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.6270 was up 9.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6092, 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 58,135 SLL

2017 Average 51,511 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 39,476 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,659.20 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8162

8.5271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SLL 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 10.3794, compared to 10.7709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3794

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.9729 SLL (High: 10.8681 / Low: 7.8952). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 SLL (High: 11.5619 / Low: 11.5348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9729

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6400 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 9.9865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3764), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3899 (-3.76%).

2018 Avg (August) 9.9865

2017 Avg (August) 10.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6187	10.5263	10.5693
February	10.6373	10.5382	10.5775
March	10.6753	10.5487	10.5854
April	10.7248	10.4964	10.6029
May	10.8715	10.3977	10.7905
June	10.8681	7.8952	9.1506
July	8.9851	8.6745	8.8012
August	11.6270	8.9638	9.9865
September	11.5619	11.5348	11.5386
October	11.5953	11.5353	11.5412
November	11.5905	11.5338	11.5421
December	11.5364	10.7460	11.2162