YEARLY HIGH
261.1308 MWK
YEARLY LOW
210.3928 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.0406 MWK

2019 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 261.1308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 210.3928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.7380 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.4302 to the December average rate of 215.2644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 261.1308 was up 6.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 244.8279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,305,654 MWK
2018 Average 1,110,094 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,051,964 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,690.00 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

224.5165
213.2517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 217.1787, compared to 216.9024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.1787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.9024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 48.5931 MWK (High: 261.1308 / Low: 212.5377). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1359 MWK (High: 217.1477 / Low: 216.0118).

November Spread (Volatile) ±48.5931
February Spread (Stable) ±1.1359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.8346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 216.7666) against the same month in 2018 (average: 216.5171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2495 (+0.12%).

2019 Avg (November) 216.7666
2018 Avg (November) 216.5171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.3948 214.2538 217.4302
February 217.1477 216.0118 216.4826
March 216.7195 214.0844 215.2035
April 218.1527 214.4400 215.7613
May 218.6121 212.6020 214.7027
June 233.4939 213.2544 223.4922
July 225.7823 218.8365 223.5777
August 224.9122 211.1113 215.7431
September 218.0848 210.3928 214.1905
October 216.9705 213.4895 215.8719
November 261.1308 212.5377 216.7666
December 217.8545 213.2466 215.2644