2022 LKR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.0450 MWK

YEARLY LOW

2.2317 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9750 MWK

2022 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 4.0450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 2.2317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8133 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0293 to the December average rate of 2.7950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.0450 was down 2.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.1611, 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 20,225 MWK

2021 Average 20,150 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 11,159 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,066.63 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.2039

2.1087

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 3.1294, compared to 2.8206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.2649 MWK (High: 4.0263 / Low: 2.7613). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 MWK (High: 2.8159 / Low: 2.7833).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2649

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.0293) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.0387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-0.23%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.0293

2021 Avg (January) 4.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.0450	4.0114	4.0293
February	4.0352	3.9490	3.9812
March	4.0263	2.7613	3.2326
April	2.7608	2.2938	2.5221
May	2.3563	2.2317	2.2833
June	2.9253	2.2547	2.7277
July	2.8914	2.8160	2.8538
August	2.8900	2.7874	2.8405
September	2.8576	2.7834	2.8354
October	2.8511	2.7745	2.8053
November	2.8159	2.7833	2.7938
December	2.8140	2.7787	2.7950