2018 MWK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.4722 STD

YEARLY LOW

26.0632 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.3157 STD

2018 MWK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 29.4722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 26.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4090 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8456 to the December average rate of 28.1415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.4722 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.5068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,361 STD

2017 Average 149,717 STD

Yearly Trough Low 130,316 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,044.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.1889

27.1976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to STD 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 27.8076, compared to 28.8238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.4090 STD (High: 29.4722 / Low: 26.0632). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0680 STD (High: 29.0089 / Low: 28.9409).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.4090

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 28.0181) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.0558), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0377 (-6.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 28.0181

2017 Avg (June) 30.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.2084	27.2034	27.8456
February	27.6356	27.1160	27.3635
March	27.5656	27.2925	27.4273
April	27.7641	27.1865	27.4737
May	29.3645	27.1579	28.7173
June	29.4722	26.0632	28.0181
July	29.0254	28.7595	28.9009
August	29.1723	28.9320	28.9679
September	29.0089	28.9409	28.9505
October	29.1983	28.9422	29.0230
November	29.0806	28.9385	28.9592
December	28.9451	26.9619	28.1415

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு