YEARLY HIGH
194.2017 MWK
YEARLY LOW
104.6245 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.5849 MWK

2018 TRY to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 194.2017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 104.6245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.5772 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.3112 to the December average rate of 140.9082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 194.2017 was down 9.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 213.4450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,710,087 MWK
2017 Average 9,962,891 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,231,226 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,478,861.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

200.0171
107.5465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 179.0551, compared to 132.1146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 46.9405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.0551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.1146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 41.1678 MWK (High: 145.7923 / Low: 104.6245). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5666 MWK (High: 194.2017 / Low: 189.6351).

August Spread (Volatile) ±41.1678
February Spread (Stable) ±4.5666

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 28.8527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.8527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 191.6561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 198.0957), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4396 (-3.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 191.6561
2017 Avg (February) 198.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.2015 188.7856 192.3112
February 194.2017 189.6351 191.6561
March 190.8625 180.6213 186.3227
April 183.2728 175.0017 178.6516
May 182.5380 151.2963 163.1404
June 174.0493 151.2374 162.2486
July 158.9175 147.6565 152.2814
August 145.7923 104.6245 123.4287
September 121.0189 109.1803 115.2524
October 132.9127 117.5451 125.1835
November 140.6912 131.6317 135.6333
December 146.8384 136.2772 140.9082