YEARLY HIGH
1.9310 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.7228 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8069 MWK

2011 PKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.9310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1.7228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2082 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7655 to the December average rate of 1.8332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.9310 was up 6.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 965,483 MWK
2010 Average 885,227 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 861,404 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,079.48 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.9213
1.7422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 1.7722, compared to 1.8416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1183 MWK (High: 1.8411 / Low: 1.7228). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 MWK (High: 1.7668 / Low: 1.7465).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1183
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.9064) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.7605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1459 (+8.29%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.9064
2010 Avg (October) 1.7605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7772 1.7568 1.7655
February 1.7941 1.7669 1.7770
March 1.7874 1.7545 1.7738
April 1.8039 1.7649 1.7873
May 1.8018 1.7532 1.7723
June 1.7668 1.7465 1.7571
July 1.7683 1.7433 1.7579
August 1.8411 1.7228 1.8009
September 1.8952 1.8072 1.8570
October 1.9310 1.8843 1.9064
November 1.9262 1.8458 1.8944
December 1.8605 1.8094 1.8332