YEARLY HIGH
1.4873 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.3936 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4414 MWK

2021 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 1.4873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.3936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0938 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4339 to the December average rate of 1.4050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4873 was up 3.02% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.4437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,437 MWK
2020 Average 6,481 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,968 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468.92 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4745
1.3986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.4430, compared to 1.4399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0612 MWK (High: 1.4673 / Low: 1.4061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 MWK (High: 1.4114 / Low: 1.3979).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0612
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 1.4682) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2414 (+19.68%).

2021 Avg (May) 1.4682
2020 Avg (May) 1.2267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4491 1.4202 1.4339
February 1.4484 1.4064 1.4345
March 1.4374 1.4023 1.4197
April 1.4673 1.4061 1.4350
May 1.4873 1.4503 1.4682
June 1.4856 1.4378 1.4666
July 1.4740 1.4386 1.4563
August 1.4707 1.4454 1.4576
September 1.4726 1.4391 1.4594
October 1.4524 1.4341 1.4425
November 1.4436 1.3936 1.4184
December 1.4114 1.3979 1.4050