YEARLY HIGH
317.2227 MWK
YEARLY LOW
235.6915 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.2762 MWK

2022 ILS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 317.2227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 235.6915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.5312 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.2472 to the December average rate of 296.6240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 317.2227 was up 19.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 265.4931, 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 1,586,113 MWK
2021 Average 1,237,720 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,178,457 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407,655.95 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

318.4200
234.7350
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 256.9310, compared to 297.6214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.6905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.9310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 297.6214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 62.9514 MWK (High: 307.1505 / Low: 244.1991). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2437 MWK (High: 294.1168 / Low: 284.8731).

June Spread (Volatile) ±62.9514
October Spread (Stable) ±9.2437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.3513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 311.4463) against the same month in 2021 (average: 251.9521), the exchange rate shifted by +59.4942 (+23.61%).

2022 Avg (August) 311.4463
2021 Avg (August) 251.9521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.1914 254.7453 260.2472
February 257.7721 245.4054 250.6795
March 256.9481 243.7821 250.2215
April 255.5269 243.4390 251.1881
May 249.1779 235.6915 241.7087
June 307.1505 244.1991 287.5407
July 301.0656 290.5643 296.2114
August 317.2227 303.7503 311.4463
September 304.8625 287.9802 297.0950
October 294.1168 284.8731 289.2345
November 300.7751 285.5667 295.1174
December 302.3839 288.1882 296.6240