YEARLY HIGH
276.7979 MWK
YEARLY LOW
186.4581 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.1745 MWK

2015 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 276.7979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 186.4581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.3398 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.7327 to the December average rate of 259.9582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 276.7979 was down 0.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 278.1183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,383,989 MWK
2014 Average 1,189,792 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 932,290 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 451,699.02 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

268.8545
183.3930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 221.8427, compared to 232.5062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.8427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 232.5062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 58.4785 MWK (High: 255.2778 / Low: 196.7993). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9954 MWK (High: 234.1362 / Low: 229.1408).

March Spread (Volatile) ±58.4785
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9954

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 36.1971 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.1971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 259.9582) against the same month in 2014 (average: 269.8507), the exchange rate shifted by -9.8925 (-3.67%).

2015 Avg (December) 259.9582
2014 Avg (December) 269.8507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.5786 257.5235 261.7327
February 260.2296 246.9367 254.6274
March 255.2778 196.7993 232.8130
April 199.5846 189.7487 196.6159
May 194.6464 186.4581 190.5148
June 197.5694 191.9099 194.7524
July 208.3092 193.3315 201.1699
August 237.1428 203.3812 228.2617
September 237.8181 227.0863 233.4330
October 234.1362 229.1408 231.8238
November 250.3532 232.0154 240.3908
December 276.7979 246.6591 259.9582