YEARLY HIGH
2.8503 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.6357 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8753 MWK

2023 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.8503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.6357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2146 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6827 to the December average rate of 2.8051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.8503 was up 70.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6753, 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 14,252 MWK
2022 Average 7,467 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 8,179 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,072.76 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.9181
1.5615
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 1.6909, compared to 2.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 1.0091 MWK (High: 2.8229 / Low: 1.8138). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0557 MWK (High: 1.7422 / Low: 1.6865).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0091
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0557

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 2.8051) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6558), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1493 (+69.41%).

2023 Avg (December) 2.8051
2022 Avg (December) 1.6558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7041 1.6448 1.6827
February 1.7243 1.6504 1.6745
March 1.7150 1.6357 1.6773
April 1.7422 1.6865 1.7161
May 1.7475 1.6704 1.7006
June 1.7499 1.6630 1.6940
July 1.8058 1.7409 1.7724
August 1.8175 1.7507 1.7885
September 1.8101 1.7164 1.7656
October 1.8751 1.7281 1.8483
November 2.8229 1.8138 2.3783
December 2.8503 2.7639 2.8051