YEARLY HIGH
101.4328 MWK
YEARLY LOW
87.1140 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.0605 MWK

2024 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 101.4328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 87.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3188 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.7481 to the December average rate of 95.0654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 101.4328 was up 9.59% compared to the 2023 peak of 92.5536, 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 5,071,639 MWK
2023 Average 3,080,643 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,355,699 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715,939.99 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

99.8000
87.4849
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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 91.4370, compared to 96.6841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.6841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 6.0885 MWK (High: 97.8418 / Low: 91.7533). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6251 MWK (High: 100.1110 / Low: 97.4860).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.0885
October Spread (Stable) ±2.6251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.1428 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 98.6338) against the same month in 2023 (average: 57.1868), the exchange rate shifted by +41.4470 (+72.48%).

2024 Avg (September) 98.6338
2023 Avg (September) 57.1868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.1154 87.6134 89.7481
February 90.5762 87.1140 88.5112
March 93.0098 87.9628 90.0984
April 94.1003 89.6422 91.8707
May 95.9898 92.2305 94.1897
June 96.6693 91.3588 94.2037
July 96.4260 93.1783 95.0981
August 97.9556 92.5514 95.9023
September 101.4328 96.5659 98.6338
October 100.1110 97.4860 98.7738
November 100.2100 94.9503 96.6309
December 97.8418 91.7533 95.0654