YEARLY HIGH
55.0490 MWK
YEARLY LOW
46.8979 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8782 MWK

2019 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 55.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 46.8979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1511 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.8717 to the December average rate of 51.0001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 55.0490 was down 12.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 62.8815, 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 2,752,448 MWK
2018 Average 2,771,248 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,344,894 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407,553.57 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

54.3939
47.7160
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 51.6185, compared to 50.1380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 4.7035 MWK (High: 54.0708 / Low: 49.3673). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2080 MWK (High: 50.0316 / Low: 48.8235).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.7035
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.5649 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 53.8374) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.2618), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4244 (-0.78%).

2019 Avg (July) 53.8374
2018 Avg (July) 54.2618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.9160 51.5605 52.8717
February 54.6826 51.5754 52.7863
March 51.4204 49.5826 50.4493
April 52.4667 50.2559 51.4681
May 51.1837 48.6862 50.2678
June 54.0708 49.3673 51.8675
July 55.0490 51.6958 53.8374
August 50.8890 46.8979 48.2724
September 50.3394 47.5424 48.9383
October 50.2483 47.5402 49.2062
November 50.0316 48.8235 49.5735
December 52.6263 49.4597 51.0001