YEARLY HIGH
274.5602 MWK
YEARLY LOW
212.6370 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
248.4042 MWK

2022 SAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 274.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 212.6370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.9232 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.4655 to the December average rate of 272.6217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 274.5602 was up 25.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 219.0390, 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 1,372,801 MWK
2021 Average 1,065,821 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,063,185 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309,616.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

278.8601
209.0226
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 224.1477, compared to 272.6606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.5130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 272.6606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 56.6166 MWK (High: 274.2310 / Low: 217.6144). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6907 MWK (High: 218.0894 / Low: 216.3986).

June Spread (Volatile) ±56.6166
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6907

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 272.8040) against the same month in 2021 (average: 216.6165), the exchange rate shifted by +56.1875 (+25.94%).

2022 Avg (August) 272.8040
2021 Avg (August) 216.6165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 218.0894 216.3986 217.4655
February 217.8397 212.6370 214.8424
March 218.4453 214.1296 216.2415
April 218.9488 215.8552 217.2137
May 223.1940 216.8361 217.6714
June 274.2310 217.6144 261.4513
July 274.0870 271.5569 273.0403
August 274.5602 270.5189 272.8040
September 274.5477 269.6516 272.3838
October 273.9330 270.1537 272.5375
November 273.3886 269.8807 272.5765
December 273.8714 270.6012 272.6217