YEARLY HIGH
13.9794 MWK
YEARLY LOW
12.4687 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1830 MWK

2020 DOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 12.4687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5107 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8441 to the December average rate of 13.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.9794 was down 11.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.7336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,897 MWK
2019 Average 71,522 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 62,344 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,553.54 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.9668
12.4949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 13.4777, compared to 12.8884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2985 MWK (High: 13.7673 / Low: 12.4687). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1232 MWK (High: 12.8810 / Low: 12.7578).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2985
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1232

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6052 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.8441) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.4885), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6444 (-4.45%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.8441
2019 Avg (January) 14.4885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9794 13.7486 13.8441
February 13.9045 13.6576 13.7530
March 13.7673 12.4687 13.6484
April 13.6582 13.4833 13.5775
May 13.5472 13.0444 13.3243
June 13.1543 12.5512 12.7191
July 12.7316 12.5534 12.6175
August 12.8394 12.5816 12.7530
September 12.8810 12.7578 12.8259
October 12.9571 12.8271 12.9019
November 13.4396 12.8817 13.0448
December 13.2770 13.0983 13.1872