YEARLY HIGH
105.3604 MWK
YEARLY LOW
99.3654 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.8478 MWK

2021 HKD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 105.3604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 99.3654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9950 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.7125 to the December average rate of 104.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 105.3604 was up 5.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 99.6524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,634,010 MWK
2020 Average 2,398,571 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,484,136 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,874.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

105.3931
99.1961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 101.2010, compared to 104.4945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.2010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.4945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 2.1382 MWK (High: 104.6376 / Low: 102.4994). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3618 MWK (High: 104.9640 / Low: 104.6022).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1382
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3618

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1941 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 104.5214) against the same month in 2020 (average: 98.9475), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5738 (+5.63%).

2021 Avg (December) 104.5214
2020 Avg (December) 98.9475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.2805 99.3654 99.7125
February 100.7498 99.4331 100.3450
March 101.4739 100.3439 100.7878
April 102.1799 100.6699 101.2756
May 102.7874 101.4078 102.1020
June 103.8368 102.1533 102.9832
July 104.6376 102.4994 103.9552
August 104.8644 103.9504 104.3699
September 104.8506 104.0754 104.5284
October 105.1643 104.5667 104.8767
November 104.9640 104.6022 104.7155
December 105.3604 103.9462 104.5214