YEARLY HIGH
6.2463 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.1580 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5029 MWK

2019 JMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.2463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 5.1580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0884 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6261 to the December average rate of 5.3615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.2463 was up 1.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.1775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,232 MWK
2018 Average 28,330 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 25,790 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,441.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8158
5.1774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 5.5979, compared to 5.4079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7878 MWK (High: 6.2463 / Low: 5.4585). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1022 MWK (High: 5.2957 / Low: 5.1935).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7878
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2442 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.6261) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.8394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2133 (-3.65%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.6261
2018 Avg (January) 5.8394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2463 5.4585 5.6261
February 5.6383 5.3241 5.4527
March 5.8297 5.6306 5.7548
April 5.7753 5.4176 5.6177
May 5.4999 5.2880 5.3734
June 5.9720 5.3160 5.7626
July 5.8128 5.4563 5.6719
August 5.6499 5.3329 5.4278
September 5.4710 5.2843 5.3610
October 5.4809 5.2990 5.3947
November 5.2957 5.1935 5.2306
December 5.6048 5.1580 5.3615