YEARLY HIGH
2.5247 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.9390 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1925 CDF

2022 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.5247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.9390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5856 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4572 to the December average rate of 1.9956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.5247 was down 1.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.5674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,623 CDF
2021 Average 12,456 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,695 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,928.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5474
1.8947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to CDF 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 2.4016, compared to 1.9834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.5075 CDF (High: 2.4552 / Low: 1.9477). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 CDF (High: 2.0083 / Low: 1.9951).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5075
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.4930) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.5456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0527 (-2.07%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.4930
2021 Avg (February) 2.5456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4694 2.4435 2.4572
February 2.5247 2.4563 2.4930
March 2.5040 2.4470 2.4746
April 2.4842 2.4483 2.4655
May 2.4957 2.3930 2.4615
June 2.4552 1.9477 2.0579
July 1.9608 1.9390 1.9491
August 2.0034 1.9455 1.9635
September 2.0118 1.9711 1.9944
October 2.0215 1.9660 1.9977
November 2.0083 1.9951 1.9998
December 2.0119 1.9783 1.9956