YEARLY HIGH
4.1611 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.8914 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0297 MWK

2021 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.1611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 3.8914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2697 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0387 to the December average rate of 4.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.1611 was up 0.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.1596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,805 MWK
2020 Average 20,069 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 19,457 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,348.33 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.0823
3.9556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 4.0052, compared to 4.0543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2543 MWK (High: 4.1611 / Low: 3.9068). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0324 MWK (High: 4.0548 / Low: 4.0224).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2543
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.0387) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0191 (-0.47%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.0387
2020 Avg (January) 4.0578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1611 3.9068 4.0387
February 4.0309 3.9407 3.9987
March 4.0184 3.9325 3.9662
April 4.0927 3.8914 3.9818
May 4.0592 3.9681 4.0180
June 4.0482 3.9993 4.0277
July 4.0749 4.0026 4.0554
August 4.0895 4.0523 4.0714
September 4.0859 4.0324 4.0717
October 4.0871 4.0336 4.0635
November 4.0548 4.0224 4.0376
December 4.0695 3.9962 4.0263