YEARLY HIGH
126.8127 MWK
YEARLY LOW
98.7192 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.5416 MWK

2022 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 126.8127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 98.7192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0935 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.0608 to the December average rate of 124.6253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 126.8127 was up 24.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 101.8832, 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 634,064 MWK
2021 Average 498,291 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 493,596 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,467.51 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

128.3392
97.0462
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 104.1048, compared to 124.9783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.1048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.9783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 26.2524 MWK (High: 126.8127 / Low: 100.5603). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1490 MWK (High: 101.6008 / Low: 100.4518).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.2524
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 120.6713) against the same month in 2021 (average: 99.9540), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7173 (+20.73%).

2022 Avg (June) 120.6713
2021 Avg (June) 99.9540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.6008 100.4518 101.0608
February 100.8065 98.7192 99.6539
March 101.9910 99.7189 100.8306
April 102.3997 101.0653 101.6617
May 103.0583 100.1920 100.7507
June 126.8127 100.5603 120.6713
July 126.3299 124.2330 125.7315
August 125.2472 123.5890 124.4503
September 126.3232 123.6721 125.1243
October 126.3924 124.3062 125.4098
November 124.9246 123.2525 124.5288
December 125.5393 123.0707 124.6253