YEARLY HIGH
2.1338 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.9082 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0575 LBP

2019 MWK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MWK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 2.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.9082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2257 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0639 to the December average rate of 2.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1338 was up 0.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1206, 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 10,669 LBP
2018 Average 10,369 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,541 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,128.35 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0948
1.9865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LBP 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 2.0622, compared to 2.0529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1843 LBP (High: 2.0924 / Low: 1.9082). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 LBP (High: 2.0761 / Low: 2.0665).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1843
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0864 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 2.0858) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0979), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0121 (-0.58%).

2019 Avg (May) 2.0858
2018 Avg (May) 2.0979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0924 1.9082 2.0639
February 2.0761 2.0665 2.0714
March 2.0896 2.0667 2.0786
April 2.0884 2.0501 2.0739
May 2.1338 2.0493 2.0858
June 2.0935 1.9116 1.9994
July 2.0370 1.9707 1.9955
August 2.0791 1.9693 2.0610
September 2.1025 2.0364 2.0745
October 2.0712 2.0568 2.0631
November 2.0708 2.0538 2.0617
December 2.0853 2.0398 2.0616