YEARLY HIGH
296.2374 MWK
YEARLY LOW
242.0744 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
261.2238 MWK

2019 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 296.2374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 242.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.1629 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.6364 to the December average rate of 253.7992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 296.2374 was down 8.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 325.2780, 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 1,481,187 MWK
2018 Average 1,468,685 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,210,372 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270,814.54 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

277.5727
242.9504
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 271.0313, compared to 251.4163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 271.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.4163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 30.2507 MWK (High: 288.7785 / Low: 258.5278). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1433 MWK (High: 248.5214 / Low: 245.3782).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.2507
November Spread (Stable) ±3.1433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 14.1003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 274.6364) against the same month in 2018 (average: 283.5811), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9447 (-3.15%).

2019 Avg (January) 274.6364
2018 Avg (January) 283.5811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 296.2374 270.2875 274.6364
February 276.8943 270.8339 274.6875
March 273.9099 268.6689 270.7309
April 271.9519 268.0550 270.1208
May 271.5477 256.7213 263.3414
June 288.7785 258.5278 272.6710
July 270.9375 249.6751 264.2575
August 260.3741 246.0432 250.1572
September 252.1311 242.0744 245.8356
October 249.1950 244.2769 247.2494
November 248.5214 245.3782 247.1989
December 259.1487 246.5986 253.7992