YEARLY HIGH
275.2658 MWK
YEARLY LOW
204.0356 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.1590 MWK

2022 PEN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 275.2658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 204.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.2302 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.6460 to the December average rate of 267.9424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 275.2658 was up 26.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 218.1150, 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 1,376,329 MWK
2021 Average 1,031,306 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,020,178 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 356,151.15 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

273.7721
203.8164
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 222.7615, compared to 263.5565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 40.7950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.7615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.5565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 55.8228 MWK (High: 275.2658 / Low: 219.4430). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8566 MWK (High: 259.5156 / Low: 254.6590).

June Spread (Volatile) ±55.8228
October Spread (Stable) ±4.8566

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.7315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 261.7846) against the same month in 2021 (average: 204.2784), the exchange rate shifted by +57.5061 (+28.15%).

2022 Avg (June) 261.7846
2021 Avg (June) 204.2784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.8881 204.0356 209.6460
February 216.0673 208.6811 212.6159
March 219.6926 214.2706 216.9321
April 223.8614 211.9870 218.0307
May 224.3346 211.7144 217.5597
June 275.2658 219.4430 261.7846
July 268.1117 258.6513 263.2115
August 268.3186 258.8439 264.6225
September 267.3036 257.6918 263.4034
October 259.5156 254.6590 257.6719
November 268.8691 257.5821 264.4874
December 269.6828 264.2285 267.9424