YEARLY HIGH
141.2820 MWK
YEARLY LOW
105.6960 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.0283 MWK

2024 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 141.2820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 105.6960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5860 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.7101 to the December average rate of 117.2833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 141.2820 was up 0.25% compared to the 2023 peak of 140.9231, 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 706,410 MWK
2023 Average 486,492 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 528,480 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,929.99 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

142.8586
105.0769
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 128.7615, compared to 111.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.4663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.7615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.2952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 9.9122 MWK (High: 127.0406 / Low: 117.1284). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0581 MWK (High: 110.9691 / Low: 109.9110).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.9122
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.9578 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 139.7101) against the same month in 2023 (average: 90.2457), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4644 (+54.81%).

2024 Avg (January) 139.7101
2023 Avg (January) 90.2457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.2820 136.2661 139.7101
February 136.2349 133.1107 135.1018
March 132.9558 128.0423 131.3310
April 131.1104 127.1357 129.0706
May 127.0406 117.1284 122.1128
June 117.4841 113.6751 115.2428
July 113.2680 111.5493 112.3599
August 111.5824 109.9235 111.0195
September 110.9691 109.9110 110.4942
October 109.6360 106.4275 108.3885
November 112.9642 105.6960 108.2254
December 118.3597 112.7566 117.2833