YEARLY HIGH
0.2203 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1761 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2045 PKR

2019 MWK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MWK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1908 to the December average rate of 0.2111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2203 was up 15.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1906, 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 1,101 PKR
2018 Average 833 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 880 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.83 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2202
0.1881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to PKR 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 0.1956, compared to 0.2133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0284 PKR (High: 0.2152 / Low: 0.1868). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PKR (High: 0.1919 / Low: 0.1900).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2175) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0479 (+28.22%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2175
2018 Avg (August) 0.1696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1926 0.1761 0.1908
February 0.1919 0.1900 0.1912
March 0.1946 0.1903 0.1926
April 0.1956 0.1925 0.1945
May 0.2115 0.1926 0.2008
June 0.2152 0.1868 0.2038
July 0.2168 0.2057 0.2105
August 0.2203 0.2057 0.2175
September 0.2179 0.2116 0.2153
October 0.2144 0.2123 0.2133
November 0.2131 0.2109 0.2121
December 0.2135 0.2089 0.2111