YEARLY HIGH
66.7696 MWK
YEARLY LOW
50.2731 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.9329 MWK

2022 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 66.7696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 50.2731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4966 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7201 to the December average rate of 59.3668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 66.7696 was up 12.92% compared to the 2021 peak of 59.1305, 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 333,848 MWK
2021 Average 270,845 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 251,365 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,482.92 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

63.1855
50.2212
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 54.5921, compared to 59.2737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.5921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.2737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 14.2499 MWK (High: 66.7696 / Low: 52.5197). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8935 MWK (High: 53.6754 / Low: 51.7820).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.2499
February Spread (Stable) ±1.8935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 62.1052) against the same month in 2021 (average: 57.7477), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3574 (+7.55%).

2022 Avg (June) 62.1052
2021 Avg (June) 57.7477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.0324 50.9093 52.7201
February 53.6754 51.7820 52.9378
March 56.2792 52.3507 54.0841
April 55.9558 50.9784 54.4037
May 52.7070 50.2731 51.3015
June 66.7696 52.5197 62.1052
July 64.3939 59.7269 61.3392
August 63.2514 59.9121 61.3698
September 60.2668 56.7478 58.4559
October 57.7745 55.6441 56.5745
November 60.5483 55.7096 58.5360
December 60.4866 58.2051 59.3668