YEARLY HIGH
2.9527 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.7825 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9948 MWK

2023 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.9527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.7825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1702 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7991 to the December average rate of 2.9462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.9527 was up 60.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,764 MWK
2022 Average 8,120 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 8,913 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,851.16 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.0609
1.6844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.8033, compared to 2.1863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.9988 MWK (High: 2.9492 / Low: 1.9504). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 MWK (High: 2.9527 / Low: 2.9422).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9988
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 2.9462) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.8019), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1443 (+63.51%).

2023 Avg (December) 2.9462
2022 Avg (December) 1.8019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8068 1.7825 1.7991
February 1.8068 1.7961 1.8048
March 1.8445 1.7881 1.8077
April 1.8111 1.7895 1.8032
May 1.8101 1.7954 1.8032
June 1.8502 1.7869 1.8018
July 1.8510 1.8349 1.8485
August 1.9169 1.8347 1.8892
September 1.9534 1.8435 1.9023
October 2.0351 1.8947 2.0100
November 2.9492 1.9504 2.5215
December 2.9527 2.9422 2.9462