YEARLY HIGH
0.0296 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0226 MWK

2015 STD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0296 was up 17.33% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148 MWK
2014 Average 113 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 95 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.67 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0285
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0204, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0050 MWK (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MWK (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0199).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0277) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+14.61%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0277
2014 Avg (December) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0233 0.0208 0.0220
February 0.0213 0.0202 0.0208
March 0.0206 0.0190 0.0196
April 0.0200 0.0192 0.0196
May 0.0206 0.0196 0.0201
June 0.0204 0.0199 0.0201
July 0.0210 0.0197 0.0204
August 0.0259 0.0208 0.0241
September 0.0260 0.0254 0.0257
October 0.0258 0.0249 0.0254
November 0.0260 0.0245 0.0252
December 0.0296 0.0257 0.0277