YEARLY HIGH
7.4799 MWK
YEARLY LOW
6.5030 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7641 MWK

2018 VUV to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 7.4799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 6.5030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9768 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8914 to the December average rate of 6.7510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.4799 was up 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,399 MWK
2017 Average 33,939 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 32,515 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,884.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.0261
6.5042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 6.8697, compared to 6.6585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.8110 MWK (High: 7.4799 / Low: 6.6689). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 MWK (High: 6.7038 / Low: 6.6881).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8110
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

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 0.2913 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 6.9826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2281 (+3.38%).

2018 Avg (June) 6.9826
2017 Avg (June) 6.7545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0521 6.8077 6.8914
February 7.0399 6.7989 6.9126
March 6.9233 6.8122 6.8779
April 6.9770 6.7719 6.8550
May 6.9802 6.6208 6.6989
June 7.4799 6.6689 6.9826
July 6.7385 6.6286 6.6913
August 6.7034 6.6507 6.6973
September 6.7038 6.6881 6.7016
October 6.7035 6.5030 6.5477
November 6.6011 6.5265 6.5623
December 7.0545 6.5760 6.7510