YEARLY HIGH
0.0814 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0534 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0612 MWK

2015 LAK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LAK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0814 was up 32.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 407 MWK
2014 Average 260 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 267 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.07 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0787
0.0519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0551, compared to 0.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0118 MWK (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0563). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MWK (High: 0.0553 / Low: 0.0542).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0764) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+28.45%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0764
2014 Avg (December) 0.0595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0581 0.0561 0.0569
February 0.0566 0.0538 0.0554
March 0.0556 0.0540 0.0546
April 0.0553 0.0542 0.0548
May 0.0554 0.0542 0.0546
June 0.0549 0.0534 0.0542
July 0.0576 0.0538 0.0558
August 0.0681 0.0563 0.0648
September 0.0692 0.0681 0.0687
October 0.0684 0.0673 0.0680
November 0.0735 0.0683 0.0707
December 0.0814 0.0723 0.0764