YEARLY HIGH
9.8246 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.5846 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0025 MWK

2025 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 9.8246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 8.5846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2400 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1164 to the December average rate of 9.7886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 9.8246 was up 1.28% compared to the 2024 peak of 9.7000, 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 49,123 MWK
2024 Average 45,031 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 42,923 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,200.10 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

9.9048
8.5103
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 8.7682, compared to 9.2367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was September, with a trading range of 1.2165 MWK (High: 9.8039 / Low: 8.5875). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 MWK (High: 8.6701 / Low: 8.6320).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2165
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3715 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 9.7886) against the same month in 2024 (average: 9.6006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1880 (+1.96%).

2025 Avg (December) 9.7886
2024 Avg (December) 9.6006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4239 8.7137 9.1164
February 8.8173 8.6908 8.7448
March 8.7412 8.6555 8.6938
April 8.7012 8.6385 8.6753
May 8.7171 8.6652 8.6902
June 8.7298 8.6428 8.6888
July 8.6701 8.6320 8.6438
August 8.6485 8.5846 8.6265
September 9.8039 8.5875 9.2886
October 9.5671 9.4557 9.4909
November 9.7706 9.4467 9.5818
December 9.8246 9.7295 9.7886