2018 SLL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1267 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.0860 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0955 MWK

2018 SLL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.1267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.0860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0407 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1267 was down 4.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 633 MWK

2017 Average 486 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 430 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.26 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1164

0.0839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0969, compared to 0.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0969

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0346 MWK (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.0920). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0867 / Low: 0.0865).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1106) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+14.29%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1106

2017 Avg (June) 0.0968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0950	0.0942	0.0946
February	0.0949	0.0940	0.0945
March	0.0948	0.0937	0.0945
April	0.0953	0.0932	0.0943
May	0.0962	0.0920	0.0927
June	0.1267	0.0920	0.1106
July	0.1153	0.1113	0.1136
August	0.1116	0.0860	0.1016
September	0.0867	0.0865	0.0867
October	0.0867	0.0862	0.0866
November	0.0867	0.0863	0.0866
December	0.0931	0.0867	0.0892