2018 SGD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

598.2408 MWK

YEARLY LOW

524.1112 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

541.0038 MWK

2018 SGD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 598.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 524.1112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.1296 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 548.7287 to the December average rate of 545.7851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 598.2408 was up 10.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 542.8358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,991,204 MWK

2017 Average 2,628,817 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,620,556 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370,648.04 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

559.8708

523.8928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 549.4513, compared to 532.5563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 549.4513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 532.5563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 67.8892 MWK (High: 598.2408 / Low: 530.3516). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6840 MWK (High: 554.0258 / Low: 548.3418).

June Spread (Volatile) ±67.8892

March Spread (Stable) ±5.6840

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 23.9160 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.9160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 556.8726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 524.8749), the exchange rate shifted by +31.9977 (+6.10%).

2018 Avg (June) 556.8726

2017 Avg (June) 524.8749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	555.5377	541.7542	548.7287
February	554.2442	544.6318	549.6281
March	554.0258	548.3418	551.3751
April	557.5583	545.7567	551.4484
May	562.2683	534.1580	538.6547
June	598.2408	530.3516	556.8726
July	535.8498	529.9367	532.9566
August	533.8528	526.9578	530.8165
September	533.2136	527.2334	530.2459
October	530.1672	524.1112	526.8909
November	530.9270	525.1817	528.6429
December	570.0090	530.1310	545.7851