YEARLY HIGH
26.5893 STD
YEARLY LOW
25.3302 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.9270 STD

2021 MWK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 26.5893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 25.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2591 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4607 to the December average rate of 26.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.5893 was down 12.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 30.3332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,946 STD
2020 Average 144,651 STD
Yearly Trough Low 126,651 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,295.28 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.5573
25.3983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to STD 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 26.1847, compared to 25.6692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.6692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.7263 STD (High: 26.1664 / Low: 25.4401). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2644 STD (High: 26.5858 / Low: 26.3214).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7263
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2644

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 26.3623) against the same month in 2020 (average: 29.9665), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6042 (-12.03%).

2021 Avg (April) 26.3623
2020 Avg (April) 29.9665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.5858 26.3214 26.4607
February 26.5497 25.9757 26.1958
March 26.5693 25.9913 26.2617
April 26.5893 26.1453 26.3623
May 26.3334 25.9765 26.1554
June 26.1664 25.4401 25.6721
July 25.9208 25.3480 25.5144
August 25.6847 25.3302 25.5244
September 25.7870 25.3631 25.4949
October 25.8051 25.5373 25.6649
November 25.9969 25.6183 25.7895
December 26.2717 25.8117 26.0273