YEARLY HIGH
12.8379 LAK
YEARLY LOW
12.0181 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5281 LAK

2024 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 12.8379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 12.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8198 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2710 to the December average rate of 12.6271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 12.8379 was down 31.93% compared to the 2023 peak of 18.8610, 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 64,189 LAK
2023 Average 83,788 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 60,090 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,098.91 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

12.8235
12.1927
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 12.3523, compared to 12.7039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.5230 LAK (High: 12.5411 / Low: 12.0181). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0427 LAK (High: 12.7584 / Low: 12.7157).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5230
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0427

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 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 12.7710) against the same month in 2023 (average: 18.0823), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3113 (-29.37%).

2024 Avg (August) 12.7710
2023 Avg (August) 18.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3274 12.1995 12.2710
February 12.4124 12.3232 12.3830
March 12.5411 12.0181 12.3178
April 12.3171 12.1522 12.2453
May 12.4022 12.2516 12.3178
June 12.7310 12.3991 12.5791
July 12.7929 12.7358 12.7704
August 12.8379 12.7254 12.7710
September 12.7584 12.7157 12.7385
October 12.8011 12.6037 12.6678
November 12.6719 12.6088 12.6487
December 12.6550 12.6059 12.6271