YEARLY HIGH
98.1792 MWK
YEARLY LOW
88.7457 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.9926 MWK

2019 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 98.1792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 88.7457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4334 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.5561 to the December average rate of 91.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 98.1792 was down 0.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 98.8132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 490,896 MWK
2018 Average 451,960 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 443,729 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,167.15 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

94.5306
89.1682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 90.6475, compared to 91.3378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.6475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.3378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 8.7162 MWK (High: 98.1792 / Low: 89.4630). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2391 MWK (High: 90.2823 / Low: 90.0433).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.7162
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.3153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 90.5561) against the same month in 2018 (average: 90.0628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4933 (+0.55%).

2019 Avg (January) 90.5561
2018 Avg (January) 90.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.1792 89.4630 90.5561
February 90.2823 90.0433 90.1275
March 90.2883 89.4367 89.8228
April 91.0797 89.5085 90.0754
May 91.2580 88.7457 89.6151
June 97.8007 89.0994 93.6880
July 95.0384 91.9825 94.0837
August 94.7738 89.7735 90.7684
September 91.7734 88.9774 90.1720
October 90.9348 90.3733 90.7167
November 91.3285 90.5867 90.9831
December 92.3184 89.9079 91.3031