YEARLY HIGH
632.7019 MWK
YEARLY LOW
379.1117 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
432.2238 MWK

2023 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 632.7019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 379.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 253.5903 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.8942 to the December average rate of 627.2160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 632.7019 was up 62.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 388.6310, 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 3,163,510 MWK
2022 Average 1,614,232 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,895,558 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,267,951.33 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

651.5482
359.5620
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 395.4088, compared to 469.0389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.6301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 395.4088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 469.0389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 215.1726 MWK (High: 627.8315 / Low: 412.6589). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8904 MWK (High: 632.7019 / Low: 623.8116).

November Spread (Volatile) ±215.1726
December Spread (Stable) ±8.8904

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.9689 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 627.2160) against the same month in 2022 (average: 383.1593), the exchange rate shifted by +244.0568 (+63.70%).

2023 Avg (December) 627.2160
2022 Avg (December) 383.1593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 390.7282 379.1117 383.8942
February 393.8974 384.0949 388.3750
March 406.6154 388.5932 398.0859
April 410.8000 400.1957 406.3183
May 413.5111 393.3020 403.3741
June 404.4399 385.7276 392.4051
July 410.7567 401.0130 406.5235
August 418.1446 400.6756 411.0518
September 420.6439 400.7093 409.8450
October 433.4188 403.2360 426.9654
November 627.8315 412.6589 532.6314
December 632.7019 623.8116 627.2160