YEARLY HIGH
101.8832 MWK
YEARLY LOW
95.9000 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.6444 MWK

2021 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 101.8832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 95.9000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9832 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.5820 to the December average rate of 100.7789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 101.8832 was up 5.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 96.3943, 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 509,416 MWK
2020 Average 452,140 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 479,500 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,915.97 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

101.9309
96.0957
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 98.3155, compared to 100.9733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.3155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.9733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.9361 MWK (High: 98.8949 / Low: 95.9587). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6409 MWK (High: 101.8832 / Low: 101.2423).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9361
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6657 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 101.4446) against the same month in 2020 (average: 94.1664), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2782 (+7.73%).

2021 Avg (November) 101.4446
2020 Avg (November) 94.1664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.3377 95.9000 96.5820
February 97.8658 96.0257 97.2013
March 98.8949 95.9587 98.1211
April 99.5783 98.0648 98.5545
May 100.0999 98.7911 99.4803
June 100.6073 99.3395 99.9540
July 100.8732 99.1375 100.4640
August 101.3257 100.3677 100.8768
September 101.3545 100.6014 100.9263
October 101.7917 101.0257 101.3489
November 101.8832 101.2423 101.4446
December 101.5676 100.0770 100.7789