YEARLY HIGH
10.5025 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.9197 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4311 MWK

2019 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.5025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 8.9197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5828 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6884 to the December average rate of 9.3410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.5025 was down 7.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.3322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,512 MWK
2018 Average 50,439 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 44,598 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,913.96 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.7825
9.1168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 9.5095, compared to 9.3527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.9513 MWK (High: 10.5025 / Low: 9.5512). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0688 MWK (High: 9.3979 / Low: 9.3291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9513
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 9.6884) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.3919), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7035 (-6.77%).

2019 Avg (January) 9.6884
2018 Avg (January) 10.3919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5025 9.5512 9.6884
February 9.7934 9.6363 9.7270
March 9.7668 9.5237 9.6301
April 9.5302 9.3438 9.4208
May 9.4780 8.9197 9.1723
June 9.9374 9.0737 9.4181
July 9.5499 9.2635 9.4252
August 9.8203 9.2025 9.3268
September 9.5096 9.1882 9.2968
October 9.3979 9.3291 9.3614
November 9.4072 9.3016 9.3653
December 9.4407 9.2063 9.3410