YEARLY HIGH
40.3720 MWK
YEARLY LOW
34.6690 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.9957 MWK

2018 MXN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 40.3720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 34.6690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7030 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3647 to the December average rate of 37.2660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.3720 was down 2.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.4776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,018,601 MWK
2017 Average 1,924,076 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,733,450 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 285,150.38 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.8629
35.5872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to MWK 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 38.2917, compared to 37.6996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.6074 MWK (High: 39.2764 / Low: 34.6690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1336 MWK (High: 39.5576 / Low: 38.4240).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6074
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 39.5066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.7781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7285 (+1.88%).

2018 Avg (April) 39.5066
2017 Avg (April) 38.7781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.2756 36.8598 38.3647
February 39.5576 38.4240 38.9187
March 39.9613 38.4602 39.0045
April 40.3720 38.3011 39.5066
May 39.5792 36.0912 36.9139
June 39.2764 34.6690 37.0420
July 39.1911 36.4028 38.2366
August 39.3494 37.9038 38.5575
September 38.9359 37.5237 38.2773
October 38.8701 35.7904 37.9164
November 36.8825 35.2965 35.9435
December 39.5206 35.6490 37.2660