YEARLY HIGH
0.0456 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.0380 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0421 UYU

2018 MWK to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0456 was up 11.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0410, 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 228 UYU
2017 Average 197 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 190 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.17 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0459
0.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to UYU 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 0.0401, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 UYU (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0380). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 UYU (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0390).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+13.14%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0451
2017 Avg (September) 0.0399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0398 0.0390 0.0394
February 0.0398 0.0391 0.0393
March 0.0393 0.0390 0.0391
April 0.0393 0.0385 0.0390
May 0.0436 0.0380 0.0418
June 0.0440 0.0392 0.0418
July 0.0435 0.0421 0.0430
August 0.0443 0.0414 0.0429
September 0.0456 0.0441 0.0451
October 0.0456 0.0451 0.0453
November 0.0452 0.0441 0.0449
December 0.0441 0.0411 0.0431