2023 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.6833 MWK

YEARLY LOW

51.8850 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.5441 MWK

2023 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 92.6833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 51.8850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7982 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8233 to the December average rate of 90.2391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 92.6833 was up 38.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 66.7696, 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 463,416 MWK

2022 Average 284,750 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 259,425 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,991.17 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

93.8750

50.2448

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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 56.4178, compared to 66.6703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.4178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.6703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 35.7751 MWK (High: 92.6592 / Low: 56.8841). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9751 MWK (High: 60.7983 / Low: 58.8232).

November Spread (Volatile) ±35.7751

January Spread (Stable) ±1.9751

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 90.2391) against the same month in 2022 (average: 59.3668), the exchange rate shifted by +30.8723 (+52.00%).

2023 Avg (December) 90.2391

2022 Avg (December) 59.3668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.7983	58.8232	59.8233
February	59.8576	55.7116	57.3518
March	57.6353	54.6381	56.2162
April	57.6719	55.2679	56.4871
May	56.1816	51.8853	53.8807
June	56.4889	51.8850	54.7477
July	59.8902	55.1174	57.7234
August	58.4986	55.5556	57.2050
September	58.6592	54.6104	57.2070
October	61.5896	56.8886	60.2168
November	92.6592	56.8841	77.4305
December	92.6833	88.1621	90.2391