YEARLY HIGH
14.6133 LAK
YEARLY LOW
11.7102 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1853 LAK

2021 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 14.6133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 11.7102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9031 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0558 to the December average rate of 13.5971, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.6133 was up 18.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.3333, 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 73,066 LAK
2020 Average 60,901 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 58,551 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,515.33 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.7787
11.5993
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 11.9567, compared to 12.4140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 1.3244 LAK (High: 14.6133 / Low: 13.2889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0947 LAK (High: 11.8446 / Low: 11.7499).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3244
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0947

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 13.5971) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.1072), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4898 (+12.31%).

2021 Avg (December) 13.5971
2020 Avg (December) 12.1072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1150 12.0064 12.0558
February 12.1030 11.9593 12.0094
March 12.0650 11.9277 11.9846
April 12.0084 11.8705 11.9592
May 11.9937 11.8154 11.8922
June 11.9243 11.7610 11.8391
July 11.8894 11.7102 11.7809
August 11.8446 11.7499 11.7940
September 12.1696 11.7857 11.9033
October 12.6257 12.1809 12.3940
November 13.2947 12.5797 13.0144
December 14.6133 13.2889 13.5971