YEARLY HIGH
109.9854 MWK
YEARLY LOW
96.7195 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.0410 MWK

2011 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 109.9854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 96.7195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2659 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.7084 to the December average rate of 100.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 109.9854 was up 1.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 108.2490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549,927 MWK
2010 Average 526,247 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 483,597 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,329.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

104.9141
98.8029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 100.1667, compared to 101.9153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.1667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.9153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 13.2659 MWK (High: 109.9854 / Low: 96.7195). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5385 MWK (High: 101.0211 / Low: 99.4826).

February Spread (Volatile) ±13.2659
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.7603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 100.8358) against the same month in 2010 (average: 104.7560), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9201 (-3.74%).

2011 Avg (February) 100.8358
2010 Avg (February) 104.7560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.4523 97.2329 100.7084
February 109.9854 96.7195 100.8358
March 100.7891 98.6491 99.3121
April 101.2184 99.5702 100.3964
May 101.0211 99.4826 100.1796
June 101.1176 98.9595 99.5680
July 101.2988 98.9707 100.0073
August 104.9268 98.3455 102.3608
September 107.0937 102.8217 104.4048
October 104.6499 101.4378 102.9024
November 103.9114 98.2524 101.7884
December 100.9499 99.1970 100.0282