YEARLY HIGH
0.1329 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1125 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1178 MWK

2019 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1213 to the December average rate of 0.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1329 was down 5.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 664 MWK
2018 Average 637 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 562 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.10 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1261
0.1126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1188, compared to 0.1169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0136 MWK (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1193). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MWK (High: 0.1143 / Low: 0.1127).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1213) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-5.56%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1213
2018 Avg (January) 0.1284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1329 0.1193 0.1213
February 0.1210 0.1193 0.1203
March 0.1200 0.1169 0.1186
April 0.1181 0.1157 0.1170
May 0.1171 0.1125 0.1145
June 0.1256 0.1141 0.1209
July 0.1277 0.1220 0.1250
August 0.1241 0.1157 0.1198
September 0.1183 0.1125 0.1150
October 0.1149 0.1130 0.1139
November 0.1143 0.1127 0.1137
December 0.1150 0.1125 0.1139