YEARLY HIGH
0.1975 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1752 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1812 MWK

2019 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.1752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1822 to the December average rate of 0.1804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1975 was up 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 988 MWK
2018 Average 899 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 876 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.66 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1864
0.1768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.1818, compared to 0.1806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0179 MWK (High: 0.1975 / Low: 0.1796). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MWK (High: 0.1826 / Low: 0.1812).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1822) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+1.55%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1822
2018 Avg (January) 0.1794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1975 0.1796 0.1822
February 0.1826 0.1812 0.1819
March 0.1896 0.1797 0.1825
April 0.1817 0.1786 0.1800
May 0.1820 0.1769 0.1785
June 0.1938 0.1774 0.1856
July 0.1876 0.1815 0.1855
August 0.1871 0.1772 0.1793
September 0.1813 0.1752 0.1776
October 0.1808 0.1780 0.1799
November 0.1820 0.1798 0.1806
December 0.1823 0.1781 0.1804