YEARLY HIGH
295.4956 MWK
YEARLY LOW
265.3771 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
269.9888 MWK

2018 XCD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 295.4956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 265.3771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1185 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.3470 to the December average rate of 276.8751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 295.4956 was up 8.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 271.1190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,477,478 MWK
2017 Average 1,342,394 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,326,886 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,592.42 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

278.8843
265.8395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 269.7272, compared to 270.2504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.7272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 270.2504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 30.1185 MWK (High: 295.4956 / Low: 265.3771). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6309 MWK (High: 269.1403 / Low: 268.5093).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.1185
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6309

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 9.0589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 277.7972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 268.7706), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0266 (+3.36%).

2018 Avg (June) 277.7972
2017 Avg (June) 268.7706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.9921 267.0598 268.3470
February 269.1795 268.0866 268.4349
March 268.8339 267.5210 268.3276
April 273.5229 266.9850 268.5297
May 277.5292 266.2082 266.9266
June 295.4956 265.3771 277.7972
July 268.9496 267.8281 268.7383
August 269.1231 267.0050 268.8781
September 269.1403 268.5093 269.0511
October 269.1290 267.7367 268.9915
November 269.1610 267.8278 268.9682
December 288.8948 269.1015 276.8751