YEARLY HIGH
49.3281 MWK
YEARLY LOW
45.3638 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.0724 MWK

2020 EGP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 49.3281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 45.3638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9643 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.3105 to the December average rate of 48.8894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 49.3281 was up 4.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.0615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,640 MWK
2019 Average 218,614 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 226,819 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,821.39 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

49.2164
45.2930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 46.5154, compared to 47.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 1.0728 MWK (High: 47.3863 / Low: 46.3136). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5363 MWK (High: 46.9136 / Low: 46.3773).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0728
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0948 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 48.8894) against the same month in 2019 (average: 45.6179), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2715 (+7.17%).

2020 Avg (December) 48.8894
2019 Avg (December) 45.6179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.6967 45.7876 46.3105
February 47.3104 46.2671 46.8342
March 47.5551 46.5113 46.9332
April 46.9136 46.3773 46.6799
May 47.3863 46.3136 46.7147
June 46.4335 45.3638 45.6199
July 46.4339 45.5803 46.0418
August 47.2708 46.2368 46.7899
September 47.7836 47.1271 47.5109
October 48.2884 47.6277 47.9878
November 48.9138 47.9057 48.5567
December 49.3281 48.5960 48.8894