YEARLY HIGH
236.6139 MWK
YEARLY LOW
212.8702 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.1093 MWK

2019 PEN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 236.6139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 212.8702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.7438 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.7768 to the December average rate of 218.9219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 236.6139 was down 3.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 244.7797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,183,070 MWK
2018 Average 1,110,317 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,064,351 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,718.94 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

231.3313
215.5295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MWK 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 220.4457, compared to 219.7729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.4457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.7729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 23.0908 MWK (High: 236.6139 / Low: 213.5231). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1035 MWK (High: 220.3946 / Low: 218.2911).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.0908
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.1157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 227.0409) against the same month in 2018 (average: 229.5650), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5241 (-1.10%).

2019 Avg (June) 227.0409
2018 Avg (June) 229.5650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.1084 215.3379 218.7768
February 220.3946 218.2911 219.3399
March 221.3058 217.8126 219.6612
April 222.6177 217.4917 220.3514
May 221.9629 213.5231 217.5040
June 236.6139 213.5231 227.0409
July 233.0037 225.0220 230.0144
August 225.5783 213.6766 216.8987
September 221.0871 212.8702 216.8463
October 219.5378 215.1770 218.2001
November 219.8242 215.3462 217.7556
December 223.6048 214.5288 218.9219