2018 UYU to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.3271 MWK

YEARLY LOW

21.9217 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.8527 MWK

2018 UYU to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 26.3271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 21.9217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4055 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.3870 to the December average rate of 23.2211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.3271 was up 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.0031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,636 MWK

2017 Average 126,656 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 109,608 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,027.35 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.9972

21.7443

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 24.9775, compared to 22.7280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.9775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3.4030 MWK (High: 26.3271 / Low: 22.9242). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1811 MWK (High: 25.6288 / Low: 25.4477).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4030

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 23.9300) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.8347), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9047 (-7.37%).

2018 Avg (May) 23.9300

2017 Avg (May) 25.8347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.6428	25.1360	25.3870
February	25.5779	25.0963	25.4241
March	25.6288	25.4477	25.5466
April	25.9734	25.4351	25.6428
May	26.3271	22.9242	23.9300
June	25.5085	22.7366	23.9344
July	23.7708	22.9894	23.2843
August	24.1745	22.5778	23.2962
September	22.6556	21.9217	22.1726
October	22.1826	21.9523	22.0987
November	22.6668	22.1427	22.2954
December	24.3419	22.6627	23.2211