YEARLY HIGH
19.8020 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.5858 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2746 MWK

2021 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 19.8020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.5858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2162 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6139 to the December average rate of 16.3445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.8020 was down 14.88% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.2634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,010 MWK
2020 Average 106,793 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 17,929 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,080.77 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

19.9408
16.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 19.0573, compared to 17.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 13.4819 MWK (High: 17.0677 / Low: 3.5858). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1785 MWK (High: 19.7335 / Low: 19.5550).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.4819
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1785

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8262 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 19.5312) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.8823), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3511 (-14.65%).

2021 Avg (February) 19.5312
2020 Avg (February) 22.8823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7335 19.5550 19.6139
February 19.8020 19.3333 19.5312
March 19.5639 18.8553 19.3299
April 19.1689 18.7776 18.8980
May 18.8146 18.3054 18.5950
June 18.4983 18.2682 18.3759
July 18.5036 18.1948 18.3310
August 18.4158 17.7861 18.0033
September 17.8532 17.4205 17.6555
October 17.6407 17.2280 17.4464
November 17.2804 16.9437 17.1707
December 17.0677 3.5858 16.3445