YEARLY HIGH
1.5349 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.1324 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2977 MWK

2020 AOA to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 1.1324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4026 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5062 to the December average rate of 1.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5349 was down 40.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AOA based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,675 MWK
2019 Average 10,300 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,662 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,012.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5419
1.1133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 1.3855, compared to 1.2099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1419 MWK (High: 1.5016 / Low: 1.3597). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 MWK (High: 1.1797 / Low: 1.1571).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1419
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1307 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.5062) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8516 (-36.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.5062
2019 Avg (January) 2.3578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5349 1.4791 1.5062
February 1.4971 1.4707 1.4851
March 1.5016 1.3597 1.4489
April 1.3715 1.2924 1.3183
May 1.3520 1.2477 1.3040
June 1.2943 1.2159 1.2506
July 1.3425 1.2578 1.2942
August 1.3425 1.2415 1.2728
September 1.2363 1.1949 1.2088
October 1.1909 1.1345 1.1641
November 1.1734 1.1324 1.1490
December 1.1797 1.1571 1.1704