YEARLY HIGH
5.9822 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.1932 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7129 MWK

2024 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 5.9822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 5.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7890 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2419 to the December average rate of 5.9432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.9822 was up 15.03% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.2005, 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 29,911 MWK
2023 Average 17,368 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 25,966 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,945.01 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.0135
5.1718
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 5.5839, compared to 5.8418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.3740 MWK (High: 5.8014 / Low: 5.4274). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0516 MWK (High: 5.9284 / Low: 5.8767).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3740
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 5.9434) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.3885), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5549 (+35.43%).

2024 Avg (November) 5.9434
2023 Avg (November) 4.3885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3289 5.1932 5.2419
February 5.4352 5.3352 5.3901
March 5.8014 5.4274 5.5720
April 5.8558 5.7393 5.8025
May 5.8582 5.7415 5.7940
June 5.7608 5.6661 5.7032
July 5.7373 5.6707 5.7102
August 5.8050 5.7137 5.7739
September 5.8577 5.6828 5.7673
October 5.9284 5.8767 5.9128
November 5.9822 5.9151 5.9434
December 5.9770 5.8562 5.9432