2018 YER to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1901 MWK

YEARLY LOW

2.7318 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9140 MWK

2018 YER to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 3.1901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 2.7318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4583 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8975 to the December average rate of 2.9891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.1901 was up 8.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,951 MWK

2017 Average 14,498 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 13,659 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,291.50 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0111

2.8704

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.9105, compared to 2.9176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3254 MWK (High: 3.1901 / Low: 2.8648). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MWK (High: 2.9059 / Low: 2.8994).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3254

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.9994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+3.35%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.9994

2017 Avg (June) 2.9023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9044	2.8834	2.8975
February	2.9066	2.8942	2.8982
March	2.9027	2.7318	2.8865
April	2.9535	2.8826	2.8995
May	2.9968	2.8739	2.8821
June	3.1901	2.8648	2.9994
July	2.9052	2.8907	2.9010
August	2.9059	2.8824	2.9029
September	2.9059	2.8994	2.9047
October	2.9087	2.8902	2.9040
November	2.9062	2.8917	2.9036
December	3.1193	2.9050	2.9891