YEARLY HIGH
0.1406 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1209 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1274 MWK

2018 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.1406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1284 to the December average rate of 0.1263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1406 was up 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 703 MWK
2017 Average 644 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 604 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.63 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1328
0.1212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1300, compared to 0.1247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0154 MWK (High: 0.1406 / Low: 0.1252). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MWK (High: 0.1277 / Low: 0.1261).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1318) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.25%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1318
2017 Avg (June) 0.1302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1300 0.1272 0.1284
February 0.1303 0.1280 0.1296
March 0.1330 0.1302 0.1314
April 0.1330 0.1302 0.1309
May 0.1347 0.1256 0.1280
June 0.1406 0.1252 0.1318
July 0.1277 0.1261 0.1270
August 0.1267 0.1243 0.1260
September 0.1249 0.1233 0.1242
October 0.1235 0.1209 0.1222
November 0.1236 0.1211 0.1224
December 0.1320 0.1223 0.1263