2021 NGN to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 NGN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the NGN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 2.0935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.8911.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2023 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9936 to the December average rate of 1.9823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0935 was up 2.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
NGN to MWK 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 1.9884, compared to 1.9778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1844 MWK (High: 2.0935 / Low: 1.9091). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 MWK (High: 1.9900 / Low: 1.9781).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0524 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.9633) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0714 (+3.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0434 | 1.9499 | 1.9936 |
| February | 2.0499 | 1.8911 | 1.9962 |
| March | 2.0658 | 1.8961 | 2.0180 |
| April | 2.0879 | 1.9125 | 2.0157 |
| May | 2.0935 | 1.9091 | 1.9633 |
| June | 1.9654 | 1.9212 | 1.9433 |
| July | 1.9755 | 1.9368 | 1.9643 |
| August | 1.9827 | 1.9646 | 1.9740 |
| September | 1.9846 | 1.9673 | 1.9760 |
| October | 1.9900 | 1.9781 | 1.9851 |
| November | 1.9927 | 1.9764 | 1.9852 |
| December | 1.9931 | 1.9735 | 1.9823 |