YEARLY HIGH
5.0313 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.4507 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9840 MWK

2019 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 5.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 3.4507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5806 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5971 to the December average rate of 3.8904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.0313 was down 15.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.9703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,157 MWK
2018 Average 25,523 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 17,254 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,902.96 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7097
3.3578
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 4.3191, compared to 3.6490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.5454 MWK (High: 4.3185 / Low: 3.7731). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 MWK (High: 4.5346 / Low: 4.5076).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5454
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.3548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.5971) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.7175), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1204 (-19.60%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.5971
2018 Avg (January) 5.7175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0313 4.5151 4.5971
February 4.5346 4.5076 4.5241
March 4.5045 4.4399 4.4776
April 4.4550 4.2881 4.3887
May 4.3185 3.7731 4.0340
June 4.0764 3.7731 3.8932
July 3.8748 3.6575 3.7849
August 3.6852 3.5161 3.5983
September 3.5685 3.4507 3.4937
October 3.4941 3.4532 3.4704
November 3.8152 3.4631 3.6560
December 3.9512 3.8048 3.8904