2018 SBD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

101.0390 MWK

YEARLY LOW

90.3734 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.6171 MWK

2018 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 101.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 90.3734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6656 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.3490 to the December average rate of 92.5746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 101.0390 was up 5.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.4699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 505,195 MWK

2017 Average 464,471 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 451,867 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,327.98 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

95.2883

90.4859

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 93.4148, compared to 91.8193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.4148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.8193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.4060 MWK (High: 101.0390 / Low: 90.6330). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2161 MWK (High: 92.1986 / Low: 91.9825).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.4060

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2161

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 3.0854 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 94.8881) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.2087), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6794 (+2.91%).

2018 Avg (June) 94.8881

2017 Avg (June) 92.2087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.9124	92.4449	93.3490
February	93.8213	93.0128	93.5438
March	93.7185	92.9882	93.3457
April	94.9654	92.4408	93.2328
May	96.2216	90.9426	92.1294
June	101.0390	90.6330	94.8881
July	92.3448	91.0307	91.8027
August	92.1927	91.4671	92.1088
September	92.1986	91.9825	92.1681
October	92.1944	90.5979	91.3759
November	92.1690	90.4324	90.8861
December	97.6687	90.3734	92.5746