2018 RWF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9204 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.8146 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8401 MWK

2018 RWF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.9204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.8146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1058 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8496 to the December average rate of 0.8476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9204 was up 3.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,602 MWK

2017 Average 4,326 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 4,073 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.79 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8711

0.8171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.8473, compared to 0.8328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0979 MWK (High: 0.9204 / Low: 0.8225). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 MWK (High: 0.8484 / Low: 0.8374).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.8666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.33%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.8666

2017 Avg (June) 0.8638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8587	0.8400	0.8496
February	0.8602	0.8387	0.8500
March	0.8484	0.8374	0.8435
April	0.8545	0.8345	0.8412
May	0.8664	0.8270	0.8329
June	0.9204	0.8225	0.8666
July	0.8452	0.8278	0.8356
August	0.8457	0.8252	0.8328
September	0.8408	0.8239	0.8298
October	0.8381	0.8210	0.8294
November	0.8312	0.8146	0.8216
December	0.8918	0.8161	0.8476