YEARLY HIGH
96.0008 MWK
YEARLY LOW
86.8740 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.5443 MWK

2019 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 96.0008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 86.8740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1268 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.1959 to the December average rate of 88.5740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 96.0008 was down 4.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 101.0390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480,004 MWK
2018 Average 463,038 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 434,370 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,634.13 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

92.2295
87.9579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 89.8219, compared to 89.2667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.8219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.2667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 8.1740 MWK (High: 96.0008 / Low: 87.8268). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4117 MWK (High: 90.0149 / Low: 88.6033).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.1740
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2799 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 91.8277) against the same month in 2018 (average: 94.8881), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0603 (-3.23%).

2019 Avg (June) 91.8277
2018 Avg (June) 94.8881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.8257 88.0097 90.1959
February 91.1106 88.7482 89.8117
March 90.0149 88.6033 89.3256
April 90.4211 88.3408 89.2845
May 89.7840 87.4434 88.4858
June 96.0008 87.8268 91.8277
July 92.8397 90.7980 91.8735
August 94.0093 88.0865 89.5937
September 91.0331 86.8740 88.3139
October 89.2426 87.7678 88.5753
November 90.2175 87.9019 88.6700
December 89.4274 87.4288 88.5740