YEARLY HIGH
9.1877 MWK
YEARLY LOW
7.9162 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4246 MWK

2021 ARS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ARS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 9.1877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 7.9162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2715 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0007 to the December average rate of 8.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.1877 was down 25.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.3622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,939 MWK
2020 Average 53,191 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 39,581 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,357.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.1004
7.9046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 8.6152, compared to 8.2339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.3385 MWK (High: 9.1877 / Low: 8.8492). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0738 MWK (High: 8.3151 / Low: 8.2413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3385
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2283 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.0007) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.2864), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2857 (-26.74%).

2021 Avg (January) 9.0007
2020 Avg (January) 12.2864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1877 8.8492 9.0007
February 8.8748 8.6928 8.7725
March 8.6767 8.5268 8.5977
April 8.5860 8.4473 8.4929
May 8.5017 8.3287 8.4318
June 8.4394 8.3363 8.3959
July 8.4467 8.3318 8.3976
August 8.4207 8.3053 8.3613
September 8.3151 8.2413 8.2803
October 8.2695 8.1748 8.2279
November 8.1801 8.0847 8.1318
December 8.0870 7.9162 8.0043