YEARLY HIGH
118.0405 MWK
YEARLY LOW
102.6257 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.9322 MWK

2020 CNY to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 118.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 102.6257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4149 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.3254 to the December average rate of 117.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 118.0405 was up 2.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 115.4799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,951,014 MWK
2019 Average 2,657,975 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,565,642 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385,371.60 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

118.6499
102.2772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 104.6557, compared to 111.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.6557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 3.6623 MWK (High: 116.3144 / Low: 112.6521). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8004 MWK (High: 104.5138 / Low: 103.7134).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6623
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3406 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 117.2855) against the same month in 2019 (average: 104.6544), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6312 (+12.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 117.2855
2019 Avg (December) 104.6544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.3478 105.5063 106.3254
February 106.1658 104.2378 104.9848
March 106.3922 102.8298 104.7715
April 104.6234 103.4015 104.0804
May 104.4248 102.6257 103.6416
June 104.5138 103.7134 104.1307
July 106.4216 104.0134 105.1280
August 109.2035 106.0292 107.5929
September 111.2799 108.9088 110.0134
October 113.3620 110.4419 112.1219
November 116.3144 112.6521 115.1101
December 118.0405 116.2265 117.2855