YEARLY HIGH
0.3661 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.3135 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3433 YER

2018 MWK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.3661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3451 to the December average rate of 0.3347, 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 0.3661 was up 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3487, 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 1,830 YER
2017 Average 1,724 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,567 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.94 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3483
0.3325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to YER 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 0.3437, compared to 0.3428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0356 YER (High: 0.3491 / Low: 0.3135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 YER (High: 0.3449 / Low: 0.3441).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.53%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3465
2017 Avg (March) 0.3447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3468 0.3443 0.3451
February 0.3455 0.3440 0.3450
March 0.3661 0.3445 0.3465
April 0.3469 0.3386 0.3449
May 0.3480 0.3337 0.3470
June 0.3491 0.3135 0.3338
July 0.3459 0.3442 0.3447
August 0.3469 0.3441 0.3445
September 0.3449 0.3441 0.3443
October 0.3460 0.3438 0.3444
November 0.3458 0.3441 0.3444
December 0.3442 0.3206 0.3347