YEARLY HIGH
0.4110 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.3895 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4015 MWK

2021 CDF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CDF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.3895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3917 to the December average rate of 0.4075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4110 was down 20.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,055 MWK
2020 Average 2,018 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,947 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.28 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4103
0.3900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.3954, compared to 0.4075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0092 MWK (High: 0.4090 / Low: 0.3997). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 MWK (High: 0.4084 / Low: 0.4055).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.4075) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+3.59%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.4075
2020 Avg (December) 0.3934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3941 0.3898 0.3917
February 0.3947 0.3895 0.3928
March 0.3980 0.3908 0.3937
April 0.3981 0.3921 0.3955
May 0.4010 0.3934 0.3973
June 0.4058 0.3982 0.4015
July 0.4090 0.3997 0.4055
August 0.4094 0.4054 0.4086
September 0.4094 0.4059 0.4084
October 0.4109 0.4051 0.4083
November 0.4084 0.4055 0.4070
December 0.4110 0.4051 0.4075