YEARLY HIGH
23.2634 MWK
YEARLY LOW
19.5411 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3636 MWK

2020 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 23.2634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 19.5411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7223 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9649 to the December average rate of 19.8202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.2634 was down 17.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 28.1115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,317 MWK
2019 Average 125,772 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 97,706 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,611.38 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.2794
19.5057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 22.3244, compared to 20.4028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.6933 MWK (High: 21.7006 / Low: 21.0073). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1806 MWK (High: 23.0702 / Low: 22.8895).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6933
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4906 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 22.8823) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.5884), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7061 (-10.58%).

2020 Avg (February) 22.8823
2019 Avg (February) 25.5884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0702 22.8895 22.9649
February 23.2634 22.6626 22.8823
March 22.7975 22.2726 22.5765
April 22.6038 21.9904 22.2685
May 22.2137 21.5568 21.8168
June 21.7006 21.0073 21.4372
July 21.1480 20.8297 20.9466
August 21.2462 20.7166 20.8585
September 20.6888 20.3456 20.4616
October 20.4274 19.8969 20.2604
November 20.4410 19.8402 20.0697
December 20.2093 19.5411 19.8202