YEARLY HIGH
265.4931 MWK
YEARLY LOW
233.8819 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.4922 MWK

2021 ILS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 265.4931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 233.8819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6112 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.2516 to the December average rate of 260.1869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 265.4931 was up 10.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 239.7783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,327,466 MWK
2020 Average 1,082,944 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,169,410 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,055.94 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

263.9061
233.4295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 240.2838, compared to 254.7007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.2838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.7007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 11.0385 MWK (High: 246.3114 / Low: 235.2729). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3214 MWK (High: 254.9451 / Low: 252.6237).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.0385
September Spread (Stable) ±2.3214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6585 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 261.3664) against the same month in 2020 (average: 226.2740), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0924 (+15.51%).

2021 Avg (November) 261.3664
2020 Avg (November) 226.2740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.3114 235.2729 239.2516
February 240.3188 234.1164 237.6277
March 238.4062 233.8819 235.9692
April 244.5192 235.3110 239.9140
May 245.7270 241.2265 243.2739
June 248.0757 242.4993 245.6665
July 251.7745 243.4734 246.8972
August 253.3765 250.0852 251.9521
September 254.9451 252.6237 253.7098
October 258.2334 251.4142 254.0915
November 265.4931 256.3143 261.3664
December 263.8982 256.7664 260.1869