YEARLY HIGH
162.2165 MWK
YEARLY LOW
49.5274 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.8904 MWK

2019 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 162.2165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 49.5274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.6892 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.2599 to the December average rate of 128.7717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 162.2165 was down 4.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 169.4624, 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 811,083 MWK
2018 Average 779,826 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 247,637 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563,445.83 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

151.3087
126.7229
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 139.8259, compared to 133.9550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.8259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.9550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 92.9648 MWK (High: 142.4922 / Low: 49.5274). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0114 MWK (High: 133.6017 / Low: 130.5903).

May Spread (Volatile) ±92.9648
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.6858 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 149.2599) against the same month in 2018 (average: 159.7121), the exchange rate shifted by -10.4522 (-6.54%).

2019 Avg (January) 149.2599
2018 Avg (January) 159.7121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.2165 145.2223 149.2599
February 146.6090 132.4609 138.5741
March 142.9894 128.8256 134.0279
April 143.3280 133.5674 140.5836
May 142.4922 49.5274 136.5112
June 147.3054 133.6556 139.9985
July 142.8889 137.4908 140.4830
August 140.0732 132.6828 135.0653
September 135.6450 130.5459 132.7269
October 136.2634 133.0126 134.3680
November 133.6017 130.5903 132.3152
December 130.3978 127.3462 128.7717