YEARLY HIGH
0.0468 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0420 MWK

2022 STD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the STD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0468 was up 18.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0395, 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 234 MWK
2021 Average 193 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 177 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.36 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0470
0.0357
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 0.0387, compared to 0.0453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0112 MWK (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0355). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0446).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.0460) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+17.48%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.0460
2021 Avg (July) 0.0392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0388 0.0382 0.0386
February 0.0387 0.0377 0.0381
March 0.0382 0.0376 0.0379
April 0.0382 0.0374 0.0377
May 0.0378 0.0353 0.0367
June 0.0467 0.0355 0.0432
July 0.0468 0.0434 0.0460
August 0.0465 0.0454 0.0459
September 0.0460 0.0449 0.0455
October 0.0453 0.0440 0.0447
November 0.0450 0.0444 0.0449
December 0.0451 0.0446 0.0449