2018 SDG to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

103.7369 MWK

YEARLY LOW

15.1922 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.8243 MWK

2018 SDG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 103.7369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 15.1922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.5446 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.4225 to the December average rate of 15.7212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 103.7369 was down 8.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 113.9083, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 518,684 MWK

2017 Average 546,952 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 75,961 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 442,723.16 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

112.2391

6.4392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 51.9414, compared to 29.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.2342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.9414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 63.3048 MWK (High: 103.2431 / Low: 39.9383). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1333 MWK (High: 15.3256 / Low: 15.1922).

February Spread (Volatile) ±63.3048

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1333

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 56.9633 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -56.9633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 103.4225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 112.6667), the exchange rate shifted by -9.2443 (-8.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 103.4225

2017 Avg (January) 112.6667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	103.7369	102.7021	103.4225
February	103.2431	39.9383	46.4591
March	40.3297	39.8665	40.1003
April	40.7483	39.7467	40.0898
May	41.2829	39.6449	39.9357
June	44.3709	39.6776	41.6407
July	40.4891	40.1048	40.3318
August	40.4222	40.0907	40.3224
September	40.4330	40.1948	40.3406
October	40.4210	15.2362	26.2712
November	15.3256	15.1922	15.2559
December	16.4024	15.2024	15.7212