YEARLY HIGH
130.5637 MWK
YEARLY LOW
71.7320 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.6049 MWK

2023 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 130.5637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 71.7320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.8317 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.5932 to the December average rate of 125.4205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 130.5637 was up 61.83% compared to the 2022 peak of 80.6783, 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 652,819 MWK
2022 Average 345,454 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 358,660 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,158.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

130.4816
69.7478
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 75.7225, compared to 93.4873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.7648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.7225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.4873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 46.2400 MWK (High: 129.1860 / Low: 82.9460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5908 MWK (High: 82.2227 / Low: 77.6318).

November Spread (Volatile) ±46.2400
August Spread (Stable) ±4.5908

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1684 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 125.4205) against the same month in 2022 (average: 76.7174), the exchange rate shifted by +48.7030 (+63.48%).

2023 Avg (December) 125.4205
2022 Avg (December) 76.7174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.2773 71.7320 75.5932
February 78.8716 72.4656 75.7744
March 79.7483 72.3088 76.3299
April 79.5140 73.0123 75.8511
May 78.1174 72.8565 75.9774
June 80.2703 71.8934 74.8090
July 80.7943 73.8470 78.6948
August 82.2227 77.6318 80.4195
September 86.9740 79.6097 82.5520
October 90.2979 78.3435 86.1443
November 129.1860 82.9460 107.6925
December 130.5637 120.3107 125.4205