YEARLY HIGH
30.2929 MWK
YEARLY LOW
18.5515 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7166 MWK

2023 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 30.2929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 18.5515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7414 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0759 to the December average rate of 29.9951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 30.2929 was up 52.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.8979, 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 151,464 MWK
2022 Average 89,727 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 92,758 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,706.79 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

31.1172
17.6516
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 18.9711, compared to 22.4621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 10.2772 MWK (High: 30.2497 / Low: 19.9725). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1366 MWK (High: 19.2582 / Low: 19.1217).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.2772
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1939 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 29.9951) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.1467), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8483 (+56.66%).

2023 Avg (December) 29.9951
2022 Avg (December) 19.1467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1534 18.8992 19.0759
February 19.2983 18.9611 19.1088
March 19.5048 18.9032 19.1027
April 19.0205 18.7556 18.9088
May 18.9633 18.7857 18.8566
June 19.2582 18.5515 18.7737
July 19.2582 19.1217 19.1756
August 19.8360 18.9547 19.5232
September 20.0965 19.0451 19.6407
October 20.9478 19.4303 20.6347
November 30.2497 19.9725 25.8035
December 30.2929 29.8157 29.9951