YEARLY HIGH
0.8036 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.6959 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7618 XOF

2018 MWK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.8036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.6959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1077 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7415 to the December average rate of 0.7708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8036 was down 7.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8705, 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 4,018 XOF
2017 Average 4,012 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,479 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 538.47 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8001
0.7262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to XOF 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 0.7437, compared to 0.7798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0930 XOF (High: 0.7889 / Low: 0.6959). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 XOF (High: 0.7759 / Low: 0.7682).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7701), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+3.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7939
2017 Avg (November) 0.7701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7584 0.7269 0.7415
February 0.7419 0.7230 0.7324
March 0.7388 0.7265 0.7334
April 0.7489 0.7287 0.7364
May 0.7898 0.7293 0.7693
June 0.7889 0.6959 0.7492
July 0.7759 0.7682 0.7723
August 0.7953 0.7702 0.7823
September 0.7802 0.7661 0.7743
October 0.7972 0.7781 0.7854
November 0.8036 0.7872 0.7939
December 0.7967 0.7351 0.7708