YEARLY HIGH
10.2947 MWK
YEARLY LOW
6.9297 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6482 MWK

2021 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 10.2947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 6.9297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3651 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9986 to the December average rate of 8.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.2947 was up 2.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.0390, 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 51,474 MWK
2020 Average 48,421 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 34,648 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,825.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.4089
7.8002
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 10.1066, compared to 9.1898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.5806 MWK (High: 8.5103 / Low: 6.9297). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1558 MWK (High: 10.1100 / Low: 9.9542).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5806
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7824 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 10.1915) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.6264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5652 (+5.87%).

2021 Avg (May) 10.1915
2020 Avg (May) 9.6264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0647 9.8556 9.9986
February 10.1100 9.9542 10.0621
March 10.2061 10.0172 10.1035
April 10.2192 9.9950 10.1259
May 10.2947 10.0382 10.1915
June 10.2508 10.0629 10.1580
July 10.2208 9.8045 10.0983
August 10.1876 9.4082 9.7830
September 9.5995 9.1466 9.3827
October 9.1494 8.9746 9.0571
November 9.0294 8.4808 8.8000
December 8.5103 6.9297 8.0176