YEARLY HIGH
12.2640 LAK
YEARLY LOW
10.7940 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8579 LAK

2019 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 12.2640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 10.7940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4701 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7020 to the December average rate of 12.0948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.2640 was up 3.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.8026, 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 61,320 LAK
2018 Average 57,703 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 53,970 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,350.25 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.1552
11.4306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LAK 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 11.7672, compared to 11.9486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.0586 LAK (High: 11.8525 / Low: 10.7940). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 LAK (High: 11.7866 / Low: 11.7491).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0586
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.4621 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 12.0924) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.7166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3758 (+3.21%).

2019 Avg (September) 12.0924
2018 Avg (September) 11.7166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8525 10.7940 11.7020
February 11.7866 11.7491 11.7702
March 11.8855 11.7634 11.8236
April 11.9548 11.7872 11.8632
May 12.0905 11.7469 11.9531
June 12.0111 10.9966 11.4910
July 11.7196 11.3402 11.4936
August 12.0623 11.4259 11.8902
September 12.2640 11.8064 12.0924
October 12.0890 12.0089 12.0481
November 12.1384 12.0329 12.0722
December 12.2345 11.9764 12.0948