YEARLY HIGH
1162.9119 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1106.8120 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1138.8978 MWK

2021 XDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1162.9119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1106.8120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.0999 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1114.4725 to the December average rate of 1142.5956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1162.9119 was up 4.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 1112.1751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,814,560 MWK
2020 Average 5,184,476 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,534,060 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,499.46 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1159.3792
1110.3901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1127.6224, compared to 1150.1732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1127.6224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1150.1732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 30.4522 MWK (High: 1143.2872 / Low: 1112.8351). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3296 MWK (High: 1157.3951 / Low: 1149.0655).

April Spread (Volatile) ±30.4522
October Spread (Stable) ±8.3296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.5039 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 1154.5303) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1052.5930), the exchange rate shifted by +101.9373 (+9.68%).

2021 Avg (August) 1154.5303
2020 Avg (August) 1052.5930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1121.7350 1110.0523 1114.4725
February 1129.0045 1106.8120 1120.3513
March 1127.2143 1112.2921 1117.6686
April 1143.2872 1112.8351 1124.0899
May 1152.9246 1129.9632 1141.6109
June 1155.6485 1135.9610 1147.5415
July 1160.3249 1136.1680 1149.9516
August 1162.9119 1149.0147 1154.5303
September 1159.6181 1148.8982 1155.2968
October 1157.3951 1149.0655 1152.5843
November 1154.1577 1140.7848 1146.0804
December 1152.0129 1136.1567 1142.5956