YEARLY HIGH
8.9427 MWK
YEARLY LOW
7.1802 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8324 MWK

2014 KGS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 8.9427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 7.1802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7625 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7650 to the December average rate of 8.2984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.9427 was up 1.85% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.7804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,713 MWK
2013 Average 37,607 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 35,901 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,812.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.9087
7.1842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 7.8653, compared to 7.7994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.9961 MWK (High: 8.1977 / Low: 7.2017). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0911 MWK (High: 7.6344 / Low: 7.5433).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9961
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4949 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 8.7650) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.0848), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6802 (+23.71%).

2014 Avg (January) 8.7650
2013 Avg (January) 7.0848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9427 8.4630 8.7650
February 8.5135 8.0553 8.2700
March 8.1280 7.5682 7.8000
April 7.6245 7.1802 7.3279
May 7.6232 7.2647 7.4846
June 7.6002 7.4718 7.5443
July 7.6344 7.5433 7.5955
August 7.6995 7.4695 7.5796
September 7.5127 7.2608 7.3480
October 8.1977 7.2017 7.7374
November 8.6093 7.9393 8.2378
December 8.5860 7.9366 8.2984