YEARLY HIGH
12.4068 MWK
YEARLY LOW
7.0584 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2428 MWK

2023 ISK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ISK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 12.4068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 7.0584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3484 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1603 to the December average rate of 12.2207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.4068 was up 57.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.8821, 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 62,034 MWK
2022 Average 34,421 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 35,292 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,741.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.7268
6.6543
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 7.3365, compared to 9.1491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 4.5350 MWK (High: 12.2872 / Low: 7.7522). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1843 MWK (High: 7.6119 / Low: 7.4275).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5350
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.1420 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 12.2207) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.2034), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0173 (+69.65%).

2023 Avg (December) 12.2207
2022 Avg (December) 7.2034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2862 7.0790 7.1603
February 7.3681 7.0584 7.1740
March 7.5507 7.1580 7.3397
April 7.6119 7.4275 7.5050
May 7.5616 7.2797 7.4057
June 7.7163 7.2486 7.4342
July 8.0724 7.6778 7.9248
August 8.2940 7.9151 8.1572
September 8.2278 7.8248 8.0152
October 8.4277 7.7269 8.2797
November 12.2872 7.7522 10.2972
December 12.4068 12.0292 12.2207