YEARLY HIGH
1.6753 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.2921 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4928 MWK

2022 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1.2921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3832 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4085 to the December average rate of 1.6558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6753 was up 12.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4873, 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 8,377 MWK
2021 Average 7,207 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,461 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,915.84 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6897
1.2825
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 1.4004, compared to 1.5852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.3437 MWK (High: 1.6691 / Low: 1.3254). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 MWK (High: 1.6753 / Low: 1.6381).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3437
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.6558) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2508 (+17.85%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.6558
2021 Avg (December) 1.4050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4276 1.3868 1.4085
February 1.4231 1.3616 1.3937
March 1.3904 1.3310 1.3613
April 1.3781 1.3044 1.3432
May 1.3491 1.2921 1.3164
June 1.6691 1.3254 1.5792
July 1.6324 1.5691 1.5937
August 1.6134 1.5479 1.5808
September 1.5840 1.5008 1.5476
October 1.5808 1.5083 1.5359
November 1.6311 1.5192 1.5974
December 1.6753 1.6381 1.6558