YEARLY HIGH
217.6372 MWK
YEARLY LOW
197.0511 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.6585 MWK

2019 QAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 217.6372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 197.0511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.5861 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.8621 to the December average rate of 201.5309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 217.6372 was down 0.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 219.3331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,088,186 MWK
2018 Average 1,001,930 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 985,255 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,930.62 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

208.8444
198.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 201.1104, compared to 202.2066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.1104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.2066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 19.3585 MWK (High: 217.6372 / Low: 198.2787). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5547 MWK (High: 200.4528 / Low: 199.8981).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.3585
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5547

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.7366 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 200.8621) against the same month in 2018 (average: 199.2310), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6310 (+0.82%).

2019 Avg (January) 200.8621
2018 Avg (January) 199.2310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 217.6372 198.2787 200.8621
February 200.4528 199.8981 200.1003
March 200.2450 198.5856 199.4004
April 201.7635 198.7713 199.9272
May 202.3284 197.0511 198.9299
June 216.9077 197.7479 207.4425
July 210.2327 203.6770 207.9431
August 210.2445 198.5921 201.2065
September 203.5823 197.4309 199.8603
October 201.7308 200.4944 201.2407
November 202.1817 200.5081 201.4582
December 203.5842 199.1348 201.5309