YEARLY HIGH
66.8015 MWK
YEARLY LOW
50.2836 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.8824 MWK

2022 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 66.8015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 50.2836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5179 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.6603 to the December average rate of 59.2941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 66.8015 was up 12.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 59.4431, 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 3,340,076 MWK
2021 Average 2,706,561 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,514,181 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 825,894.59 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

63.0045
50.3215
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 54.5695, compared to 59.1953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.5695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 14.4426 MWK (High: 66.8015 / Low: 52.3589). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7617 MWK (High: 53.5452 / Low: 51.7835).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.4426
February Spread (Stable) ±1.7617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 3.0672 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 61.9476) against the same month in 2021 (average: 57.4281), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5195 (+7.87%).

2022 Avg (June) 61.9476
2021 Avg (June) 57.4281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.0865 50.8320 52.6603
February 53.5452 51.7835 52.9141
March 56.3708 52.2336 54.2469
April 56.0367 50.9337 54.2700
May 52.7628 50.2836 51.3784
June 66.8015 52.3589 61.9476
July 62.8467 59.8488 60.9852
August 63.1839 59.8111 61.3301
September 59.9303 56.6225 58.2629
October 58.2033 55.5390 56.5383
November 60.4139 55.5241 58.7613
December 60.5485 57.9172 59.2941