2021 LRD to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 5.7893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 4.4822.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3071 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5948 to the December average rate of 5.7173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.7893 was up 18.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.8920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5747, compared to 5.0916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5169 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.6237 MWK (High: 5.3898 / Low: 4.7661). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0437 MWK (High: 4.7536 / Low: 4.7099).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0865 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.7173) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.7570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9603 (+20.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7168 | 4.5192 | 4.5948 |
| February | 4.5382 | 4.4848 | 4.5083 |
| March | 4.5511 | 4.4822 | 4.5088 |
| April | 4.6093 | 4.5293 | 4.5583 |
| May | 4.6499 | 4.5786 | 4.6148 |
| June | 4.7022 | 4.6250 | 4.6631 |
| July | 4.7368 | 4.6412 | 4.7075 |
| August | 4.7536 | 4.7099 | 4.7316 |
| September | 4.7721 | 4.7244 | 4.7421 |
| October | 5.3898 | 4.7661 | 5.0169 |
| November | 5.7500 | 5.4367 | 5.6343 |
| December | 5.7893 | 5.6090 | 5.7173 |