YEARLY HIGH
219.0390 MWK
YEARLY LOW
205.3489 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
213.1303 MWK

2021 SAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 219.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 205.3489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6901 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.0886 to the December average rate of 217.2145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 219.0390 was up 6.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 205.9521, 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 1,095,195 MWK
2020 Average 991,518 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,026,744 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,450.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

218.6867
204.9433
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 209.4213, compared to 216.8394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.8394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 4.5205 MWK (High: 216.7533 / Low: 212.2328). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5568 MWK (High: 217.8286 / Low: 217.2717).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.5205
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2681 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 217.2145) against the same month in 2020 (average: 204.4624), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7521 (+6.24%).

2021 Avg (December) 217.2145
2020 Avg (December) 204.4624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.2968 205.3489 206.0886
February 208.2641 205.5249 207.4282
March 210.2100 207.7428 208.6541
April 211.4867 208.7377 209.8065
May 212.8710 209.9761 211.4095
June 215.0557 211.3276 213.1408
July 216.7533 212.2328 215.3431
August 217.5707 215.5514 216.6165
September 217.5656 216.0118 216.8384
October 217.9793 217.1244 217.5414
November 217.8286 217.2717 217.4826
December 219.0390 215.9269 217.2145