2018 WST to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

312.6187 MWK

YEARLY LOW

275.9137 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

284.1824 MWK

2018 WST to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 312.6187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 275.9137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.7050 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.3843 to the December average rate of 286.9146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 312.6187 was up 4.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 298.5637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563,094 MWK

2017 Average 1,434,361 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,379,569 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,524.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

293.7692

275.9492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 287.5289, compared to 280.8359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.5289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.8359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 32.8978 MWK (High: 312.6187 / Low: 279.7209). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6587 MWK (High: 280.9951 / Low: 280.3363).

June Spread (Volatile) ±32.8978

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6587

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 11.9152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.9152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 292.2842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 286.9217), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3625 (+1.87%).

2018 Avg (June) 292.2842

2017 Avg (June) 286.9217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	294.9690	285.5387	288.3843
February	293.2896	287.0578	290.5390
March	290.8679	285.6568	286.9246
April	289.3974	283.3909	286.1755
May	293.5809	278.8941	280.8659
June	312.6187	279.7209	292.2842
July	281.0592	279.7487	280.3690
August	280.9771	278.7658	280.7213
September	280.9951	280.3363	280.9020
October	280.9823	275.9137	277.4342
November	279.8739	276.3799	278.6745
December	300.2532	278.1155	286.9146