YEARLY HIGH
0.1257 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1108 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1180 MWK

2021 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.1257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1120 to the December average rate of 0.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1257 was up 10.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1141, 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 628 MWK
2020 Average 550 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 554 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1242
0.1109
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 0.1177, compared to 0.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0067 MWK (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1116). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1179).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1231) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+8.83%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1231
2020 Avg (April) 0.1131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1131 0.1108 0.1120
February 0.1183 0.1116 0.1155
March 0.1221 0.1170 0.1190
April 0.1257 0.1215 0.1231
May 0.1215 0.1164 0.1182
June 0.1194 0.1172 0.1184
July 0.1193 0.1165 0.1181
August 0.1177 0.1164 0.1173
September 0.1189 0.1173 0.1179
October 0.1185 0.1179 0.1181
November 0.1196 0.1181 0.1189
December 0.1205 0.1183 0.1196