YEARLY HIGH
42.9823 MWK
YEARLY LOW
34.7473 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.9022 MWK

2015 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 42.9823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 34.7473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2350 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.9510 to the December average rate of 41.3274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 42.9823 was down 4.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 44.8625, 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 214,911 MWK
2014 Average 193,021 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 173,736 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,175.05 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

41.8868
35.1743
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 37.5249, compared to 40.2795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 5.8748 MWK (High: 42.3282 / Low: 36.4535). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3690 MWK (High: 37.5402 / Low: 36.1712).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.8748
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3690

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 41.3274) against the same month in 2014 (average: 41.8470), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5196 (-1.24%).

2015 Avg (December) 41.3274
2014 Avg (December) 41.8470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.6235 39.1196 39.9510
February 40.1746 37.5738 38.7858
March 38.3471 35.4661 36.7272
April 37.7693 36.3989 37.0271
May 37.5402 36.1712 36.9247
June 36.6119 34.9134 35.7337
July 37.5854 34.7473 36.4605
August 42.3282 36.4535 41.1241
September 42.0763 39.8487 41.0052
October 42.3741 40.0247 41.0186
November 42.3662 39.2820 40.7410
December 42.9823 37.4341 41.3274