YEARLY HIGH
1.5507 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.3908 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4168 MWK

2018 SYP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 1.5507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 1.3908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1600 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4081 to the December average rate of 1.4529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5507 was down 54.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,754 MWK
2017 Average 13,028 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,954 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 799.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4634
1.3950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.4154, compared to 1.4181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1600 MWK (High: 1.5507 / Low: 1.3908). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 MWK (High: 1.4124 / Low: 1.4082).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1600
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.4577) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3888), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9311 (-56.98%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.4577
2017 Avg (June) 3.3888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4115 1.4013 1.4081
February 1.4126 1.4069 1.4087
March 1.4108 1.4039 1.4081
April 1.4354 1.4011 1.4092
May 1.4564 1.3960 1.4007
June 1.5507 1.3908 1.4577
July 1.4114 1.4044 1.4102
August 1.4123 1.4012 1.4109
September 1.4124 1.4082 1.4118
October 1.4124 1.4041 1.4115
November 1.4125 1.4056 1.4115
December 1.5161 1.4121 1.4529