YEARLY HIGH
12.3622 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.1394 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6422 MWK

2020 ARS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 12.3622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.1394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2228 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2864 to the December average rate of 9.2910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.3622 was down 41.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.9772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,811 MWK
2019 Average 78,495 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 45,697 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,113.89 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.5859
8.9914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 11.4473, compared to 9.8370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5722 MWK (High: 11.9129 / Low: 11.3407). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1667 MWK (High: 12.3622 / Low: 12.1955).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5722
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1667

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 0.4374 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.2864) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.5744), the exchange rate shifted by -7.2881 (-37.23%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.2864
2019 Avg (January) 19.5744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3622 12.1955 12.2864
February 12.2137 11.8608 11.9878
March 11.9129 11.3407 11.6671
April 11.4380 11.0266 11.2297
May 11.1495 10.7724 10.9017
June 10.7904 10.4602 10.6110
July 10.4474 10.2456 10.3306
August 10.2726 10.0910 10.1838
September 10.0774 9.8590 9.9764
October 9.8557 9.6387 9.7237
November 9.6466 9.3769 9.5168
December 9.4797 9.1394 9.2910