YEARLY HIGH
560.9309 MWK
YEARLY LOW
466.7219 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
505.2232 MWK

2018 NZD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 560.9309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 466.7219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.2090 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 526.0774 to the December average rate of 509.1631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 560.9309 was up 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 545.7958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,804,654 MWK
2017 Average 2,579,076 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,333,609 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471,044.98 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

535.4514
468.7220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 521.5946, compared to 488.8519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.7427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 521.5946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 488.8519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 69.3818 MWK (High: 560.9309 / Low: 491.5491). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6685 MWK (High: 497.3826 / Low: 487.7141).

June Spread (Volatile) ±69.3818
July Spread (Stable) ±9.6685

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 27.6942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.6942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 520.8807) against the same month in 2017 (average: 524.8111), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9304 (-0.75%).

2018 Avg (June) 520.8807
2017 Avg (June) 524.8111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 535.8938 513.4498 526.0774
February 536.6363 522.6660 529.8906
March 531.4930 520.4248 525.9249
April 536.2143 511.6831 525.3024
May 525.0446 495.2635 501.4916
June 560.9309 491.5491 520.8807
July 497.3826 487.7141 493.1865
August 493.6020 476.8851 484.2362
September 486.1664 473.8478 479.7292
October 480.2457 466.7219 474.2828
November 500.2289 482.8074 492.5135
December 537.2944 496.2110 509.1631