YEARLY HIGH
0.0401 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0326 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 UAH

2018 MWK to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0393 to the December average rate of 0.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0401 was up 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0388, 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 200 UAH
2017 Average 183 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 163 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.49 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0397
0.0346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to UAH 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 0.0367, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0042 UAH (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0326). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 UAH (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0384).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0393) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+4.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0393
2017 Avg (January) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0401 0.0382 0.0393
February 0.0384 0.0369 0.0374
March 0.0372 0.0358 0.0363
April 0.0365 0.0355 0.0361
May 0.0366 0.0351 0.0363
June 0.0368 0.0326 0.0350
July 0.0370 0.0361 0.0363
August 0.0389 0.0371 0.0379
September 0.0392 0.0385 0.0388
October 0.0390 0.0384 0.0386
November 0.0390 0.0379 0.0384
December 0.0389 0.0356 0.0371