YEARLY HIGH
451.1671 MWK
YEARLY LOW
269.5212 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
302.8260 MWK

2023 SAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 451.1671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 269.5212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 181.6459 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.3911 to the December average rate of 449.0684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 451.1671 was up 64.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 274.5602, 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 2,255,835 MWK
2022 Average 1,242,989 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,347,606 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 908,229.49 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

466.7361
254.7233
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 273.1824, compared to 332.4697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 59.2874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.4697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 151.9628 MWK (High: 449.1393 / Low: 297.1765). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0315 MWK (High: 274.4089 / Low: 272.3774).

November Spread (Volatile) ±151.9628
May Spread (Stable) ±2.0315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3725 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 449.0684) against the same month in 2022 (average: 272.6217), the exchange rate shifted by +176.4467 (+64.72%).

2023 Avg (December) 449.0684
2022 Avg (December) 272.6217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 273.8670 269.7153 272.3911
February 276.0987 271.4361 273.5703
March 279.4482 269.5212 273.4553
April 273.9573 270.8186 273.0828
May 274.4089 272.3774 273.3797
June 280.9221 269.9230 273.2148
July 281.0524 278.6491 280.2989
August 290.8949 278.2173 286.6818
September 296.0503 279.8939 289.1693
October 309.2854 288.3893 305.9290
November 449.1393 297.1765 383.6709
December 451.1671 448.3818 449.0684