YEARLY HIGH
92.5536 MWK
YEARLY LOW
51.8149 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.5764 MWK

2023 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 92.5536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 51.8149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7387 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.9198 to the December average rate of 90.5948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 92.5536 was up 38.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 66.8015, 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 4,627,681 MWK
2022 Average 2,844,970 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,590,746 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,036,934.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

94.2830
50.0248
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 56.3716, compared to 66.7812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.3716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.7812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 33.0992 MWK (High: 92.5536 / Low: 59.4544). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3442 MWK (High: 57.5827 / Low: 55.2385).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.0992
April Spread (Stable) ±2.3442

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 77.5952) against the same month in 2022 (average: 58.7613), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8338 (+32.05%).

2023 Avg (November) 77.5952
2022 Avg (November) 58.7613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.1784 58.7039 59.9198
February 60.2515 55.6819 57.2806
March 57.7598 54.7824 56.2058
April 57.5827 55.2385 56.3969
May 56.1368 51.8149 53.7130
June 56.3965 52.2806 54.7137
July 60.0250 54.8104 57.7589
August 58.6929 55.8014 57.2559
September 58.6853 54.6350 57.1868
October 61.6145 56.2762 60.2958
November 92.5536 59.4544 77.5952
December 92.3055 88.2591 90.5948