YEARLY HIGH
388.6310 MWK
YEARLY LOW
233.6586 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
322.5332 MWK

2022 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 388.6310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 233.6586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.9724 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.1394 to the December average rate of 383.1593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 388.6310 was up 46.00% compared to the 2021 peak of 266.1795, 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 1,943,155 MWK
2021 Average 1,245,178 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,168,293 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 774,861.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

396.3191
238.4014
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 276.8069, compared to 368.2596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 91.4527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 276.8069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 368.2596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 81.8115 MWK (High: 353.4421 / Low: 271.6306). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5821 MWK (High: 268.3973 / Low: 262.8152).

June Spread (Volatile) ±81.8115
January Spread (Stable) ±5.5821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.2278 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 383.1593) against the same month in 2021 (average: 263.2094), the exchange rate shifted by +119.9499 (+45.57%).

2022 Avg (December) 383.1593
2021 Avg (December) 263.2094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.3973 262.8152 265.1394
February 278.0263 251.6512 268.7890
March 263.1765 233.6586 251.5612
April 270.1226 262.7336 266.3197
May 288.1930 267.1593 275.1992
June 353.4421 271.6306 333.8326
July 371.3102 347.4960 350.8307
August 380.7040 353.2871 369.9612
September 365.6331 341.6461 360.2784
October 373.0481 363.1858 368.7396
November 382.1105 370.9108 376.5881
December 388.6310 377.6760 383.1593