YEARLY HIGH
0.8103 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.7209 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7935 SOS

2018 MWK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.7209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0894 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7995 to the December average rate of 0.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8103 was down 1.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8190, 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 4,051 SOS
2017 Average 3,990 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,604 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.95 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8043
0.7662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SOS 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 0.7943, compared to 0.7927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0849 SOS (High: 0.8058 / Low: 0.7209). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SOS (High: 0.7966 / Low: 0.7933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7995
2017 Avg (January) 0.7970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8103 0.7912 0.7995
February 0.8040 0.7971 0.8007
March 0.8069 0.7971 0.8011
April 0.8026 0.7805 0.7960
May 0.8068 0.7696 0.7993
June 0.8058 0.7209 0.7694
July 0.8002 0.7909 0.7962
August 0.7994 0.7925 0.7958
September 0.7966 0.7933 0.7953
October 0.8000 0.7936 0.7970
November 0.8001 0.7928 0.7969
December 0.7992 0.7442 0.7753