2018 NPR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.3980 MWK

YEARLY LOW

6.1093 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6849 MWK

2018 NPR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 7.3980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 6.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2887 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1239 to the December average rate of 6.6209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.3980 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.1543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36,990 MWK

2017 Average 34,845 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 30,547 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,443.54 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.2190

6.0780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 6.9420, compared to 6.4277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.8081 MWK (High: 7.3980 / Low: 6.5899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 MWK (High: 6.9957 / Low: 6.9479).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8081

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 6.9249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1275 (-1.81%).

2018 Avg (June) 6.9249

2017 Avg (June) 7.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1603	7.0475	7.1239
February	7.1230	6.9537	7.0434
March	6.9957	6.9479	6.9701
April	7.0075	6.7660	6.9080
May	7.0450	6.5887	6.6820
June	7.3980	6.5899	6.9249
July	6.6353	6.5778	6.6102
August	6.6324	6.4069	6.5302
September	6.4069	6.2543	6.3070
October	6.2391	6.1093	6.1731
November	6.5242	6.1892	6.3246
December	6.9529	6.3796	6.6209