YEARLY HIGH
23.0094 MWK
YEARLY LOW
19.1293 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5647 MWK

2011 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 23.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 19.1293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8801 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8593 to the December average rate of 20.0545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 23.0094 was up 1.08% compared to the 2010 peak of 22.7641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,150,471 MWK
2010 Average 1,032,209 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 956,464 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,007.13 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

22.7718
19.8074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 21.9466, compared to 21.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 3.0498 MWK (High: 22.6418 / Low: 19.5920). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7394 MWK (High: 22.5758 / Low: 21.8364).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0498
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 22.0533) against the same month in 2010 (average: 19.9003), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1530 (+10.82%).

2011 Avg (May) 22.0533
2010 Avg (May) 19.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.9024 21.1832 21.8593
February 21.8064 20.7791 21.1256
March 22.2853 21.4534 21.8959
April 22.9690 22.0032 22.5248
May 23.0094 21.4155 22.0533
June 22.5758 21.8364 22.2205
July 22.7421 21.7792 22.3298
August 22.6305 20.8401 22.0136
September 22.6418 19.5920 21.5888
October 21.5549 19.9055 20.8657
November 21.1055 19.1293 20.2443
December 20.5629 19.4450 20.0545