YEARLY HIGH
578.8232 MWK
YEARLY LOW
172.1357 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.4959 MWK

2021 LYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 578.8232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 172.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 406.6875 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.5877 to the December average rate of 177.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 578.8232 was up 0.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 576.9659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,894,116 MWK
2020 Average 2,683,482 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 860,679 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,033,437.62 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

230.7351
168.9655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 184.1559, compared to 178.8359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.1559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 178.8359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 406.0656 MWK (High: 578.8232 / Low: 172.7577). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9500 MWK (High: 180.3194 / Low: 179.3694).

January Spread (Volatile) ±406.0656
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 51.1190 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -51.1190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 225.5877) against the same month in 2020 (average: 525.9917), the exchange rate shifted by -300.4040 (-57.11%).

2021 Avg (January) 225.5877
2020 Avg (January) 525.9917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 578.8232 172.7577 225.5877
February 175.8877 172.1357 174.4687
March 176.4951 172.7899 174.1129
April 177.4169 172.9075 174.6487
May 179.2983 175.0047 177.5136
June 179.7890 176.8632 178.6038
July 179.9409 176.6543 178.9885
August 180.8604 178.7825 179.6635
September 180.3194 179.3694 179.9012
October 179.8906 178.7562 179.2377
November 179.3255 176.7724 178.0888
December 178.3253 176.2644 177.1355