YEARLY HIGH
219.6233 MWK
YEARLY LOW
194.4843 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.1251 MWK

2019 ILS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 219.6233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 194.4843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1390 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.4003 to the December average rate of 211.1832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 219.6233 was down 1.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 222.4829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,098,116 MWK
2018 Average 1,015,468 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 972,421 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,695.04 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

215.1070
196.8815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 202.4022, compared to 209.8480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.4022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.8480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 21.1685 MWK (High: 219.6233 / Low: 198.4548). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6669 MWK (High: 202.0573 / Low: 199.3905).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.1685
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.8393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 210.0238) against the same month in 2018 (average: 208.3203), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7034 (+0.82%).

2019 Avg (June) 210.0238
2018 Avg (June) 208.3203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.7140 194.4843 198.4003
February 202.0573 199.3905 200.9529
March 202.5087 199.2729 200.6674
April 205.6137 199.7094 202.5810
May 205.0015 198.2281 201.7877
June 219.6233 198.4548 210.0238
July 216.3078 211.5010 213.5882
August 216.8263 205.0461 208.7489
September 210.8849 204.4395 206.7729
October 211.3469 206.1681 208.2863
November 212.8847 208.1353 210.5087
December 213.4625 208.4368 211.1832