YEARLY HIGH
4.3399 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.0984 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1799 MWK

2020 DJF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 4.3399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 4.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2415 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1355 to the December average rate of 4.3086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3399 was down 11.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,699 MWK
2019 Average 20,634 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 20,492 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,207.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.3269
4.1071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 4.1347, compared to 4.2251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0638 MWK (High: 4.2126 / Low: 4.1488). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 MWK (High: 4.1461 / Low: 4.1167).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.3086) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1868 (+4.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.3086
2019 Avg (December) 4.1218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1583 4.1243 4.1355
February 4.1454 4.1000 4.1255
March 4.1574 4.0984 4.1352
April 4.1496 4.1139 4.1341
May 4.1461 4.1167 4.1355
June 4.1611 4.1281 4.1424
July 4.1691 4.1279 4.1398
August 4.2126 4.1488 4.1889
September 4.2272 4.1865 4.2106
October 4.2538 4.2129 4.2342
November 4.2965 4.2338 4.2687
December 4.3399 4.2835 4.3086