2018 SAR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

212.9663 MWK

YEARLY LOW

191.2392 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

194.5368 MWK

2018 SAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 212.9663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 191.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7271 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.3790 to the December average rate of 199.4538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 212.9663 was up 8.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 195.3987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,064,831 MWK

2017 Average 967,350 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 956,196 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,635.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

200.9382

191.4990

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 194.3566, compared to 194.7170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.3566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.7170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 21.7271 MWK (High: 212.9663 / Low: 191.2392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4941 MWK (High: 193.9419 / Low: 193.4478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.7271

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 6.4946 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 200.1516) against the same month in 2017 (average: 193.6783), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4733 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (June) 200.1516

2017 Avg (June) 193.6783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	193.8596	192.4518	193.3790
February	193.9741	193.1652	193.4410
March	193.7458	192.7945	193.3640
April	197.1119	192.3980	193.5182
May	197.9459	191.8355	192.2856
June	212.9663	191.2392	200.1516
July	193.8232	193.0003	193.6570
August	193.9386	192.3867	193.7503
September	193.9419	193.4478	193.8706
October	193.9662	192.8985	193.8153
November	193.8999	192.9321	193.7549
December	208.0981	193.8249	199.4538