YEARLY HIGH
59.1305 MWK
YEARLY LOW
49.9515 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.1677 MWK

2021 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 59.1305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 49.9515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1790 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2720 to the December average rate of 51.3689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 59.1305 was up 12.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 52.7955, 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 295,652 MWK
2020 Average 227,603 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 249,757 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,895.02 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

58.3953
50.6244
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 54.1241, compared to 54.2114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.2114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 4.3178 MWK (High: 54.6049 / Low: 50.2871). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8399 MWK (High: 52.2552 / Low: 50.4153).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.3178
December Spread (Stable) ±1.8399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.2127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 57.7477) against the same month in 2020 (average: 43.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7189 (+34.21%).

2021 Avg (June) 57.7477
2020 Avg (June) 43.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.0325 49.9515 51.2720
February 53.7188 51.2068 52.6750
March 53.3574 50.3272 52.2053
April 55.5947 53.2814 54.4693
May 57.9633 54.7277 56.3753
June 59.1305 55.9057 57.7477
July 56.9305 54.1870 55.7001
August 56.2672 52.9827 54.8754
September 57.6758 53.7613 55.8144
October 56.4940 53.6967 54.8611
November 54.6049 50.2871 52.6484
December 52.2552 50.4153 51.3689