2018 SOS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3872 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.2342 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2606 MWK

2018 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.3872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1530 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2508 to the December average rate of 1.2902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3872 was up 9.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,936 MWK

2017 Average 6,265 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 6,171 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3066

1.2430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.2595, compared to 1.2616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1461 MWK (High: 1.3872 / Low: 1.2411). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 MWK (High: 1.2606 / Low: 1.2553).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1461

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.3013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0472 (+3.76%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.3013

2017 Avg (June) 1.2541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2639	1.2342	1.2508
February	1.2546	1.2438	1.2490
March	1.2546	1.2394	1.2483
April	1.2812	1.2459	1.2564
May	1.2994	1.2395	1.2512
June	1.3872	1.2411	1.3013
July	1.2644	1.2497	1.2560
August	1.2618	1.2510	1.2566
September	1.2606	1.2553	1.2573
October	1.2601	1.2499	1.2548
November	1.2614	1.2499	1.2548
December	1.3438	1.2513	1.2902