YEARLY HIGH
23.0894 MWK
YEARLY LOW
19.1930 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6106 MWK

2011 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 23.0894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 19.1930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8964 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9295 to the December average rate of 20.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 23.0894 was up 1.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 22.8418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,447 MWK
2010 Average 103,188 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 95,965 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,482.03 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

22.7093
19.8057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 21.9580, compared to 21.2632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 2.0345 MWK (High: 22.7057 / Low: 20.6712). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6228 MWK (High: 22.6358 / Low: 22.0130).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0345
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 22.1028) against the same month in 2010 (average: 19.8958), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2070 (+11.09%).

2011 Avg (May) 22.1028
2010 Avg (May) 19.8958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.9117 21.0825 21.9295
February 21.7762 20.8215 21.1123
March 22.2132 21.4454 21.8738
April 22.8094 22.0493 22.4674
May 23.0894 21.5385 22.1028
June 22.6358 22.0130 22.2625
July 22.6956 21.8801 22.3149
August 22.4667 20.9527 22.0571
September 22.7057 20.6712 21.9066
October 21.5170 20.5025 20.9965
November 20.9601 19.1930 20.2565
December 20.5544 19.4491 20.0477