2022 MWK to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 MWK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the MWK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 28.2966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 21.3619.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9348 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.9156 to the December average rate of 22.2659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 28.2966 was up 6.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.5893, 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 STD 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 25.9523, compared to 22.0693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8830 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 6.7513 STD (High: 28.1703 / Low: 21.4190). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2776 STD (High: 22.4396 / Low: 22.1620).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.9239 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 27.2804) against the same month in 2021 (average: 26.1554), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1249 (+4.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1701 | 25.7931 | 25.9156 |
| February | 26.5078 | 25.8291 | 26.2347 |
| March | 26.6130 | 26.1678 | 26.3827 |
| April | 26.7553 | 26.2000 | 26.5438 |
| May | 28.2966 | 26.4394 | 27.2804 |
| June | 28.1703 | 21.4190 | 23.3565 |
| July | 23.0578 | 21.3619 | 21.7290 |
| August | 22.0134 | 21.5020 | 21.8046 |
| September | 22.2611 | 21.7576 | 21.9745 |
| October | 22.7266 | 22.0853 | 22.3578 |
| November | 22.4991 | 22.2162 | 22.2837 |
| December | 22.4396 | 22.1620 | 22.2659 |