YEARLY HIGH
101.0183 MWK
YEARLY LOW
87.1025 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.0790 MWK

2024 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 101.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 87.1025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9158 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.5462 to the December average rate of 95.1441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 101.0183 was up 8.99% compared to the 2023 peak of 92.6833, 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 505,092 MWK
2023 Average 307,897 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 435,513 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,579.09 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

99.7338
87.7062
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 91.4390, compared to 96.7190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.7190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 6.3206 MWK (High: 98.2565 / Low: 91.9359). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4934 MWK (High: 96.3890 / Low: 93.8956).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.3206
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9423 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 98.5170) against the same month in 2023 (average: 57.2070), the exchange rate shifted by +41.3100 (+72.21%).

2024 Avg (September) 98.5170
2023 Avg (September) 57.2070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.1501 87.7729 89.5462
February 90.4839 87.1025 88.7085
March 92.3199 87.8856 90.0810
April 94.2100 90.2133 91.9459
May 95.8443 92.9491 94.2548
June 96.8520 91.1360 94.0975
July 96.3890 93.8956 95.0714
August 98.3367 93.3470 96.0606
September 101.0183 96.7275 98.5170
October 100.2177 97.6491 98.7315
November 99.5354 95.2799 96.7892
December 98.2565 91.9359 95.1441