YEARLY HIGH
1.6624 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.5805 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6342 CDF

2024 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 1.6624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 1.5805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0818 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6176 to the December average rate of 1.6464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.6624 was down 31.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.4217, 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 8,312 CDF
2023 Average 10,455 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,903 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.24 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6527
1.6052
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 1.6239, compared to 1.6446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0674 CDF (High: 1.6624 / Low: 1.5949). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 CDF (High: 1.6504 / Low: 1.6353).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 1.6332) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.0142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3810 (-18.92%).

2024 Avg (March) 1.6332
2023 Avg (March) 2.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6341 1.5805 1.6176
February 1.6457 1.6240 1.6373
March 1.6624 1.5949 1.6332
April 1.6258 1.6022 1.6091
May 1.6302 1.6006 1.6122
June 1.6450 1.6144 1.6336
July 1.6563 1.6304 1.6406
August 1.6590 1.6249 1.6448
September 1.6504 1.6353 1.6417
October 1.6600 1.6364 1.6452
November 1.6561 1.6402 1.6488
December 1.6584 1.6407 1.6464