YEARLY HIGH
1.0843 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.8482 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9415 MWK

2020 CLP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CLP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.8482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2361 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9518 to the December average rate of 1.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0843 was down 4.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,084,322 MWK
2019 Average 1,046,516 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 848,219 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236,103.53 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0693
0.8440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 0.9058, compared to 0.9773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0810 MWK (High: 0.9994 / Low: 0.9184). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 MWK (High: 0.8826 / Low: 0.8500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0810
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0440 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0505) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0938 (+9.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0505
2019 Avg (December) 0.9567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9994 0.9184 0.9518
February 0.9419 0.9017 0.9203
March 0.9059 0.8482 0.8763
April 0.8826 0.8500 0.8627
May 0.9235 0.8746 0.8981
June 0.9653 0.8949 0.9255
July 0.9810 0.9104 0.9406
August 0.9823 0.9198 0.9495
September 0.9890 0.9529 0.9691
October 0.9818 0.9397 0.9574
November 1.0113 0.9778 0.9965
December 1.0843 1.0051 1.0505