YEARLY HIGH
1136.2063 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1005.5879 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1034.5456 MWK

2018 XDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 1136.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1005.5879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 130.6184 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1042.9363 to the December average rate of 1040.9836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1136.2063 was up 9.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1040.2949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,681,031 MWK
2017 Average 5,031,586 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,027,940 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 653,091.77 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1066.6876
1006.0009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1048.7432, compared to 1020.3480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.3953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1048.7432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1020.3480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 124.2110 MWK (High: 1136.2063 / Low: 1011.9952). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7702 MWK (High: 1021.1503 / Low: 1017.3801).

June Spread (Volatile) ±124.2110
September Spread (Stable) ±3.7702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 41.4043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.4043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1061.6303) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1004.5632), the exchange rate shifted by +57.0671 (+5.68%).

2018 Avg (June) 1061.6303
2017 Avg (June) 1004.5632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1058.9900 1030.7748 1042.9363
February 1059.1239 1047.3883 1053.8548
March 1058.1613 1046.7306 1053.3867
April 1063.0291 1038.8578 1052.2482
May 1076.0279 1015.6425 1028.4030
June 1136.2063 1011.9952 1061.6303
July 1026.8996 1014.7865 1020.2261
August 1020.1554 1009.9843 1016.5179
September 1021.1503 1017.3801 1019.2843
October 1017.8512 1008.7382 1014.0178
November 1014.5538 1005.5879 1011.0581
December 1085.7691 1010.7392 1040.9836