YEARLY HIGH
200.1278 MWK
YEARLY LOW
121.6983 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.9832 MWK

2023 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 200.1278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 121.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.4295 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.8032 to the December average rate of 199.1688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 200.1278 was up 57.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 126.8127, 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 1,000,639 MWK
2022 Average 573,130 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 608,491 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392,147.64 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

206.7930
115.3032
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 123.8027, compared to 148.1637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.3610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.8027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.1637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 67.3384 MWK (High: 199.9530 / Low: 132.6145). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1328 MWK (High: 123.6021 / Low: 122.4693).

November Spread (Volatile) ±67.3384
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1328

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 1.2375 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 199.1688) against the same month in 2022 (average: 124.6253), the exchange rate shifted by +74.5435 (+59.81%).

2023 Avg (December) 199.1688
2022 Avg (December) 124.6253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.0347 122.3632 123.8032
February 126.3774 123.0698 124.6504
March 127.9325 123.0516 124.7698
April 124.3747 121.8732 123.5323
May 123.6021 122.4693 123.1331
June 126.4669 121.6983 122.9273
July 126.2189 123.6543 125.6763
August 130.3889 124.7206 128.4996
September 132.1285 124.3555 129.1173
October 137.5566 128.8029 136.0658
November 199.9530 132.6145 170.4542
December 200.1278 198.3245 199.1688