2018 PGK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

244.8279 MWK

YEARLY LOW

214.7972 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

222.0478 MWK

2018 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 244.8279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 214.7972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0308 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.0398 to the December average rate of 222.2610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 244.8279 was up 5.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 231.5268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,224,140 MWK

2017 Average 1,137,437 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,073,986 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,153.77 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

230.7311

215.2250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 224.9099, compared to 219.1857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.9099

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.1857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 27.7643 MWK (High: 244.8279 / Low: 217.0636). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8018 MWK (High: 221.9091 / Low: 220.1073).

June Spread (Volatile) ±27.7643

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.5229 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 229.4389) against the same month in 2017 (average: 227.9075), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5314 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (June) 229.4389

2017 Avg (June) 227.9075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	226.5090	223.0073	225.0398
February	227.2520	223.4149	225.5218
March	227.2097	222.6147	224.9488
April	226.8977	221.8875	223.5706
May	229.8751	218.8410	220.9393
June	244.8279	217.0636	229.4389
July	221.9091	220.1073	220.9160
August	220.9066	218.1691	219.5934
September	220.4583	218.1847	218.8167
October	217.8693	215.5627	217.0097
November	218.0759	214.9765	216.5171
December	232.7132	214.7972	222.2610