YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0376 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0386 MWK

2021 STD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0395 was up 4.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0378, 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 197 MWK
2020 Average 173 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 188 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.35 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0394
0.0376
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 0.0382, compared to 0.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0011 MWK (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0382). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MWK (High: 0.0380 / Low: 0.0376).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0392) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+10.93%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0392
2020 Avg (August) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0376 0.0378
February 0.0385 0.0377 0.0382
March 0.0385 0.0376 0.0381
April 0.0382 0.0376 0.0379
May 0.0385 0.0380 0.0382
June 0.0393 0.0382 0.0390
July 0.0395 0.0386 0.0392
August 0.0395 0.0389 0.0392
September 0.0394 0.0388 0.0392
October 0.0392 0.0388 0.0390
November 0.0390 0.0385 0.0388
December 0.0387 0.0381 0.0384