2022 MWK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 18.0176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.7095.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3081 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8214 to the December average rate of 16.9028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 18.0176 was up 23.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.6133, 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 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.5971, compared to 15.8667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2696 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 3.1892 LAK (High: 17.1219 / Low: 13.9327). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1446 LAK (High: 14.7280 / Low: 14.5833).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9696 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 16.7473) against the same month in 2021 (average: 13.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7329 (+28.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8993 | 13.7095 | 13.8214 |
| February | 14.2823 | 13.8876 | 14.1411 |
| March | 14.3742 | 14.0099 | 14.2231 |
| April | 14.7845 | 14.3761 | 14.6253 |
| May | 16.4900 | 15.2086 | 15.8706 |
| June | 17.1219 | 13.9327 | 14.9010 |
| July | 14.7280 | 14.5833 | 14.6487 |
| August | 15.0496 | 14.7316 | 14.8892 |
| September | 16.1062 | 15.0842 | 15.5293 |
| October | 16.8882 | 16.0920 | 16.4829 |
| November | 18.0176 | 16.4703 | 16.7473 |
| December | 17.0399 | 16.8318 | 16.9028 |