YEARLY HIGH
6.7190 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.7111 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9925 MWK

2019 ISK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.7190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 5.7111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0078 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1125 to the December average rate of 6.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.7190 was down 10.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.5077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,595 MWK
2018 Average 33,860 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 28,556 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,039.13 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.1409
5.7998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 6.0418, compared to 5.9431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7246 MWK (High: 6.7190 / Low: 5.9943). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1021 MWK (High: 5.9378 / Low: 5.8357).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7246
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1021

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 0.1553 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 6.1125) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.0608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9483 (-13.43%).

2019 Avg (January) 6.1125
2018 Avg (January) 7.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7190 5.9943 6.1125
February 6.1405 6.0109 6.0805
March 6.2109 5.8936 6.0579
April 6.1301 5.8902 6.0427
May 6.0525 5.7872 5.8986
June 6.3926 5.8220 6.0589
July 6.2329 5.9810 6.0760
August 6.0965 5.7544 5.9207
September 5.9649 5.7111 5.8282
October 5.9378 5.8357 5.8823
November 6.0358 5.8591 5.9383
December 6.0882 5.8919 6.0130