YEARLY HIGH
44.8625 MWK
YEARLY LOW
35.4426 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6019 MWK

2014 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 44.8625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 35.4426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4199 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1229 to the December average rate of 41.8470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 44.8625 was down 1.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 45.4199, 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 224,313 MWK
2013 Average 189,412 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 177,213 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,099.58 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

43.2931
35.4172
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 38.3578, compared to 38.8459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 7.0134 MWK (High: 42.4561 / Low: 35.4426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5716 MWK (High: 37.2721 / Low: 36.7005).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.0134
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 42.6368) against the same month in 2013 (average: 39.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6194 (+9.28%).

2014 Avg (November) 42.6368
2013 Avg (November) 39.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.9634 38.0393 40.1229
February 39.3719 37.9742 38.6761
March 39.9105 37.9112 38.9034
April 39.3201 36.6448 37.7617
May 38.1073 37.2569 37.7802
June 37.2944 36.5139 36.9027
July 37.6122 36.5170 36.9823
August 37.2721 36.7005 37.0267
September 37.2553 35.5272 36.0735
October 42.4561 35.4426 38.5094
November 44.8625 40.7433 42.6368
December 44.7162 40.3235 41.8470