YEARLY HIGH
30.5068 MWK
YEARLY LOW
18.1572 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4275 MWK

2023 PHP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PHP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 30.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 18.1572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3496 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6267 to the December average rate of 30.3400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 30.5068 was up 57.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.3916, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,626,697 MWK
2022 Average 4,270,964 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,539,294 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,087,402.79 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

31.5379
17.1631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 18.5646, compared to 22.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 10.6212 MWK (High: 30.5068 / Low: 19.8856). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3274 MWK (High: 30.4673 / Low: 30.1399).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.6212
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 25.8480) against the same month in 2022 (average: 17.8411), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0070 (+44.88%).

2023 Avg (November) 25.8480
2022 Avg (November) 17.8411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8622 18.3212 18.6267
February 19.2490 18.3818 18.7115
March 19.2048 18.3359 18.7618
April 18.8725 18.2335 18.5415
May 18.5310 18.1800 18.3848
June 19.0234 18.1572 18.3610
July 19.3854 18.8238 19.1492
August 19.2897 18.5762 19.0987
September 19.6068 18.4233 19.0972
October 20.4497 19.0307 20.2096
November 30.5068 19.8856 25.8480
December 30.4673 30.1399 30.3400