YEARLY HIGH
59.4431 MWK
YEARLY LOW
49.8070 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.1296 MWK

2021 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 59.4431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 49.8070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6361 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1482 to the December average rate of 51.3395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 59.4431 was up 12.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 52.9829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,972,157 MWK
2020 Average 2,274,234 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,490,351 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,806.04 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

58.0561
50.5203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 54.0783, compared to 54.1809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.0783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.1809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 4.5003 MWK (High: 54.6725 / Low: 50.1722). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6437 MWK (High: 52.2407 / Low: 50.5970).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5003
December Spread (Stable) ±1.6437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 57.4281) against the same month in 2020 (average: 43.0795), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3486 (+33.31%).

2021 Avg (June) 57.4281
2020 Avg (June) 43.0795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.8614 49.8070 51.1482
February 53.8469 51.3954 52.6860
March 53.4044 50.3080 52.2337
April 55.7395 53.5448 54.5554
May 58.1229 54.6655 56.4181
June 59.4431 55.3906 57.4281
July 56.9952 54.4930 55.6874
August 56.6082 52.9027 54.9297
September 57.4769 53.7538 55.8102
October 56.6669 53.4527 54.8528
November 54.6725 50.1722 52.4660
December 52.2407 50.5970 51.3395