YEARLY HIGH
0.5412 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.5061 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5262 MWK

2021 LBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.5061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5097 to the December average rate of 0.5366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5412 was down 37.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,706 MWK
2020 Average 2,467 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,530 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.58 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

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LBP 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 0.5172, compared to 0.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0162 MWK (High: 0.5328 / Low: 0.5166). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 MWK (High: 0.5117 / Low: 0.5072).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0162
January Spread (Stable) Âą0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.5366) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+5.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.5366
2020 Avg (December) 0.5064

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Month High Low Average
January 0.5117 0.5072 0.5097
February 0.5168 0.5061 0.5133
March 0.5197 0.5103 0.5148
April 0.5231 0.5145 0.5192
May 0.5288 0.5149 0.5213
June 0.5328 0.5166 0.5251
July 0.5376 0.5229 0.5312
August 0.5377 0.5304 0.5363
September 0.5377 0.5300 0.5354
October 0.5397 0.5320 0.5359
November 0.5399 0.5320 0.5351
December 0.5412 0.5313 0.5366