YEARLY HIGH
0.0926 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0815 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0844 MWK

2019 LAK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0855 to the December average rate of 0.0827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0926 was down 2.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0953, 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 463 MWK
2018 Average 433 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 408 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.52 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0875
0.0822
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 0.0850, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0083 MWK (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0844). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MWK (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0848).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0855) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-2.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0855
2018 Avg (January) 0.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0926 0.0844 0.0855
February 0.0851 0.0848 0.0850
March 0.0850 0.0841 0.0846
April 0.0848 0.0836 0.0843
May 0.0851 0.0827 0.0837
June 0.0909 0.0833 0.0870
July 0.0882 0.0853 0.0870
August 0.0875 0.0829 0.0841
September 0.0847 0.0815 0.0827
October 0.0833 0.0827 0.0830
November 0.0831 0.0824 0.0828
December 0.0835 0.0817 0.0827