YEARLY HIGH
605.1944 MWK
YEARLY LOW
505.8781 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
555.4128 MWK

2020 CAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 605.1944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 505.8781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.3163 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 562.9356 to the December average rate of 598.8818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 605.1944 was up 2.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 591.2963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,025,972 MWK
2019 Average 2,767,341 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,529,390 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496,581.37 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

606.4067
516.1073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 539.7117, compared to 571.1140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.4023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 539.7117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 571.1140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 46.8557 MWK (High: 552.7338 / Low: 505.8781). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7881 MWK (High: 557.4169 / Low: 548.6288).

March Spread (Volatile) ±46.8557
February Spread (Stable) ±8.7881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 24.3671 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.3671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 598.8818) against the same month in 2019 (average: 557.1853), the exchange rate shifted by +41.6965 (+7.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 598.8818
2019 Avg (December) 557.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 570.4005 555.2366 562.9356
February 557.4169 548.6288 552.9324
March 552.7338 505.8781 528.5653
April 530.8620 516.9920 523.6322
May 535.5092 515.3013 526.2011
June 551.3460 538.8325 544.0036
July 554.9806 539.9421 545.5457
August 573.5940 552.5013 563.2152
September 573.6202 560.9648 567.1833
October 575.3220 563.4649 570.7247
November 588.8443 565.5782 581.1331
December 605.1944 590.5719 598.8818