YEARLY HIGH
55.1676 MWK
YEARLY LOW
47.2169 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8916 MWK

2019 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 55.1676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 47.2169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9507 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.6667 to the December average rate of 50.9203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 55.1676 was down 12.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 62.8495, 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 275,838 MWK
2018 Average 277,425 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 236,084 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,753.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

54.4413
47.9489
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 51.6049, compared to 50.1782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 5.1400 MWK (High: 52.3569 / Low: 47.2169). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5788 MWK (High: 50.1229 / Low: 48.5442).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.1400
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5788

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.4103 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 53.9002) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.1710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2707 (-0.50%).

2019 Avg (July) 53.9002
2018 Avg (July) 54.1710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.7459 49.9386 52.6667
February 54.7562 51.7116 52.8887
March 52.0801 49.3801 50.5717
April 52.5384 50.1803 51.4546
May 51.2830 49.1880 50.2729
June 53.7935 49.4166 51.7749
July 55.1676 52.1852 53.9002
August 52.3569 47.2169 48.4899
September 50.1855 47.6188 48.9901
October 50.3779 47.7499 49.1781
November 50.1229 48.5442 49.5904
December 52.5782 49.3912 50.9203