2018 SZL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.6671 MWK

YEARLY LOW

46.9090 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.4829 MWK

2018 SZL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 62.6671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 46.9090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7581 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.4656 to the December average rate of 52.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.6671 was up 6.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 59.0463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313,335 MWK

2017 Average 272,812 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 234,545 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,790.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.4529

48.1489

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 59.3605, compared to 51.6053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.3605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.1082 MWK (High: 60.5634 / Low: 52.4551). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8562 MWK (High: 62.2405 / Low: 60.3843).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.1082

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 61.2609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.9303), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3306 (+11.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 61.2609

2017 Avg (February) 54.9303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	61.2597	57.7983	59.4656
February	62.6671	59.6234	61.2609
March	62.2405	60.3843	61.2109
April	61.4240	58.2902	60.0290
May	60.4572	56.4404	57.5241
June	60.5634	52.4551	56.6722
July	55.4256	52.5041	54.1686
August	54.8667	49.6619	51.8928
September	51.4806	46.9090	49.3409
October	51.4373	48.8217	50.0669
November	53.0810	50.0059	51.5888
December	56.3110	50.8721	52.5735