YEARLY HIGH
211.2512 MWK
YEARLY LOW
191.3134 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
195.7626 MWK

2019 SAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 211.2512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 191.3134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9378 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.0211 to the December average rate of 195.6166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 211.2512 was down 0.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 212.9663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,056,256 MWK
2018 Average 972,686 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 956,567 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,688.95 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

202.7487
192.2616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 195.2420, compared to 196.2832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.2420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.2832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 18.8014 MWK (High: 211.2512 / Low: 192.4498). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5205 MWK (High: 194.5884 / Low: 194.0679).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.8014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5205

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 6.5812 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 195.0211) against the same month in 2018 (average: 193.3790), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6422 (+0.85%).

2019 Avg (January) 195.0211
2018 Avg (January) 193.3790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 211.2512 192.4498 195.0211
February 194.5884 194.0679 194.2716
March 194.3883 192.7107 193.5782
April 195.7690 192.9820 194.0961
May 196.3947 191.3134 193.1355
June 210.6186 191.9693 201.3497
July 204.1436 197.7158 201.8747
August 204.1034 192.0105 195.2936
September 197.6444 191.6565 194.0050
October 196.0032 194.3822 195.3181
November 196.3505 194.6566 195.5914
December 197.6034 193.3462 195.6166