YEARLY HIGH
58.8274 MWK
YEARLY LOW
52.0632 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.6854 MWK

2019 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 58.8274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 52.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7643 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5800 to the December average rate of 53.5577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 58.8274 was down 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.3515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 294,137 MWK
2018 Average 267,935 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 260,316 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,821.26 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

55.6114
52.7257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 53.5368, compared to 53.8340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.5368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.8340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 5.8896 MWK (High: 58.8274 / Low: 52.9378). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4533 MWK (High: 53.6888 / Low: 53.2355).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.8896
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4533

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 1.4356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 53.9353) against the same month in 2018 (average: 53.4668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4685 (+0.88%).

2019 Avg (August) 53.9353
2018 Avg (August) 53.4668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.0792 52.9164 53.5800
February 53.3989 52.7870 53.2688
March 53.3730 52.6425 53.0193
April 53.6884 52.7961 53.1362
May 53.8059 52.5033 52.9662
June 57.7414 52.6024 55.2500
July 56.0424 54.1858 55.3709
August 58.8274 52.9378 53.9353
September 54.2230 52.4773 53.1310
October 53.6888 53.2355 53.4270
November 56.5616 52.0632 53.5819
December 54.1057 52.9110 53.5577