YEARLY HIGH
220.4441 MWK
YEARLY LOW
189.5075 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.4002 MWK

2018 PLN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 220.4441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 189.5075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9365 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.6725 to the December average rate of 198.4384, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 220.4441 was up 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 208.4305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,408,881 MWK
2017 Average 3,855,300 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,790,151 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 618,730.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

217.2041
189.8908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 209.1926, compared to 195.6079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.1926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.6079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 26.4846 MWK (High: 220.4441 / Low: 193.9595). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3227 MWK (High: 193.9159 / Low: 189.5931).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.4846
November Spread (Stable) ±4.3227

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.4659 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 203.6039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 193.7734), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8304 (+5.07%).

2018 Avg (June) 203.6039
2017 Avg (June) 193.7734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 218.3427 206.3638 212.6725
February 218.3912 211.7214 214.9280
March 214.9186 209.9257 212.4709
April 216.7431 207.5692 212.4730
May 210.4037 191.6207 199.0071
June 220.4441 193.9595 203.6039
July 199.1285 192.4104 196.4138
August 199.1169 190.8595 195.6980
September 199.9117 194.7476 196.9748
October 196.4570 189.5075 193.9553
November 193.9159 189.5931 192.1669
December 207.5726 191.9500 198.4384