YEARLY HIGH
1.4139 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.3219 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3757 MWK

2021 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.4139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.3219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0920 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3306 to the December average rate of 1.4016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4139 was up 6.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,070 MWK
2020 Average 6,405 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,610 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.12 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4104
1.3233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.3510, compared to 1.4004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0380 MWK (High: 1.3927 / Low: 1.3547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 MWK (High: 1.3371 / Low: 1.3219).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.4016) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0813 (+6.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.4016
2020 Avg (December) 1.3203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3371 1.3219 1.3306
February 1.3506 1.3268 1.3388
March 1.3577 1.3333 1.3450
April 1.3651 1.3396 1.3551
May 1.3786 1.3462 1.3633
June 1.3927 1.3547 1.3734
July 1.4052 1.3718 1.3918
August 1.4055 1.3878 1.4024
September 1.4053 1.3858 1.4006
October 1.4105 1.3923 1.4027
November 1.4113 1.3908 1.4032
December 1.4139 1.3840 1.4016