YEARLY HIGH
460.0568 MWK
YEARLY LOW
426.8464 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
442.7509 MWK

2024 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 460.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 426.8464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.2103 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 450.7027 to the December average rate of 428.8188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 460.0568 was up 1.50% compared to the 2023 peak of 453.2701, 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 2,300,284 MWK
2023 Average 1,573,610 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,134,232 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,051.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

456.4931
426.3030
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 448.5834, compared to 436.9183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.6651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 448.5834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 436.9183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 20.0280 MWK (High: 460.0568 / Low: 440.0288). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3758 MWK (High: 434.8513 / Low: 428.4755).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.0280
November Spread (Stable) ±6.3758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.8746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 447.2794) against the same month in 2023 (average: 291.5437), the exchange rate shifted by +155.7357 (+53.42%).

2024 Avg (March) 447.2794
2023 Avg (March) 291.5437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 455.0582 445.2250 450.7027
February 452.1337 441.2647 446.2121
March 460.0568 440.0288 447.2794
April 458.5124 449.0468 453.9772
May 451.0502 444.4664 447.1026
June 451.9154 442.5287 446.2266
July 450.3362 441.5275 444.5929
August 454.3870 438.5287 441.1452
September 442.9901 435.6419 438.1876
October 441.5607 432.5148 437.2375
November 434.8513 428.4755 431.5279
December 435.2616 426.8464 428.8188