YEARLY HIGH
0.0729 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0555 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0660 MWK

2022 LAK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0724 to the December average rate of 0.0592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0729 was down 14.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0854, 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 365 MWK
2021 Average 411 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 278 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.20 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0737
0.0578
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 0.0687, compared to 0.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0134 MWK (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MWK (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0679).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0724) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0829), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-12.77%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0724
2021 Avg (January) 0.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0729 0.0719 0.0724
February 0.0720 0.0700 0.0707
March 0.0714 0.0696 0.0703
April 0.0696 0.0676 0.0684
May 0.0658 0.0606 0.0631
June 0.0718 0.0584 0.0673
July 0.0686 0.0679 0.0683
August 0.0679 0.0664 0.0672
September 0.0663 0.0621 0.0644
October 0.0621 0.0592 0.0607
November 0.0607 0.0555 0.0597
December 0.0594 0.0587 0.0592