2018 PHP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0520 MWK

YEARLY LOW

13.3656 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8595 MWK

2018 PHP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 15.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 13.3656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6864 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3564 to the December average rate of 14.1740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0520 was up 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,763,001 MWK

2017 Average 3,600,753 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,341,390 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 421,610.92 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.4445

13.3876

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 14.0255, compared to 13.6935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.6369 MWK (High: 15.0520 / Low: 13.4151). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1423 MWK (High: 13.9726 / Low: 13.8303).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6369

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 14.1422) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.5712), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4290 (-2.94%).

2018 Avg (June) 14.1422

2017 Avg (June) 14.5712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.5779	14.1136	14.3564
February	14.1352	13.8585	13.9846
March	13.9726	13.8303	13.9159
April	14.3148	13.8211	13.9486
May	14.4655	13.6526	13.8054
June	15.0520	13.4151	14.1422
July	13.7079	13.5133	13.6099
August	13.7478	13.5425	13.6434
September	13.6030	13.3918	13.4757
October	13.6140	13.3656	13.4817
November	13.9409	13.6528	13.7765
December	14.8127	13.8298	14.1740