2020 AFN to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 10.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 9.4412.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5978 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5359 to the December average rate of 9.9529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.0390 was down 4.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.5025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
AFN to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.5960, compared to 9.7714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1754 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2733 MWK (High: 9.7231 / Low: 9.4498). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 MWK (High: 9.8582 / Low: 9.7593).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0822 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.9529) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.3410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6119 (+6.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6328 | 9.4412 | 9.5359 |
| February | 9.7231 | 9.4498 | 9.5479 |
| March | 9.7312 | 9.5430 | 9.6595 |
| April | 9.7194 | 9.5749 | 9.6623 |
| May | 9.6850 | 9.5763 | 9.6264 |
| June | 9.6504 | 9.5014 | 9.5442 |
| July | 9.6781 | 9.5146 | 9.5626 |
| August | 9.7395 | 9.5744 | 9.6744 |
| September | 9.8029 | 9.7022 | 9.7569 |
| October | 9.8582 | 9.7593 | 9.8081 |
| November | 9.9351 | 9.8035 | 9.8734 |
| December | 10.0390 | 9.9058 | 9.9529 |