YEARLY HIGH
6.3336 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.2685 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8413 MWK

2015 PKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 4.2685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0651 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5836 to the December average rate of 5.9404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.3336 was up 30.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.8644, 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 3,166,785 MWK
2014 Average 2,073,750 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,134,234 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,032,550.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.1026
4.1560
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 4.3981, compared to 5.2845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.8428 MWK (High: 5.3833 / Low: 4.5405). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0660 MWK (High: 5.4015 / Low: 5.3355).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8428
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 5.9404) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.7692), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1712 (+24.56%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.9404
2014 Avg (December) 4.7692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6768 4.5118 4.5836
February 4.5456 4.2830 4.4310
March 4.4245 4.2996 4.3534
April 4.4073 4.3196 4.3653
May 4.3936 4.3101 4.3369
June 4.3726 4.2685 4.3182
July 4.6130 4.3232 4.4578
August 5.3833 4.5405 5.1815
September 5.4015 5.3355 5.3659
October 5.3317 5.2471 5.2939
November 5.6884 5.2721 5.4676
December 6.3336 5.5957 5.9404