2023 MWK to KHR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MWK to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MWK to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 4.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.4268.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6349 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0214 to the December average rate of 2.4406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.0617 was down 20.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
MWK to KHR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9920, compared to 3.4331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5589 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 1.2576 KHR (High: 3.7005 / Low: 2.4428). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 KHR (High: 3.9343 / Low: 3.9153).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6227 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.0214) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.9877), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9663 (-19.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0617 | 3.9947 | 4.0214 |
| February | 4.0254 | 3.9357 | 3.9808 |
| March | 3.9861 | 3.8590 | 3.9437 |
| April | 4.0166 | 3.9404 | 3.9680 |
| May | 4.0372 | 3.9965 | 4.0139 |
| June | 4.0573 | 3.9194 | 4.0241 |
| July | 3.9343 | 3.9153 | 3.9219 |
| August | 3.9468 | 3.8041 | 3.8501 |
| September | 3.9563 | 3.7053 | 3.8091 |
| October | 3.8210 | 3.5555 | 3.5998 |
| November | 3.7005 | 2.4428 | 2.9771 |
| December | 2.4482 | 2.4268 | 2.4406 |