YEARLY HIGH
265.2394 MWK
YEARLY LOW
212.7618 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.5975 MWK

2020 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 265.2394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 212.7618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.4777 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.8368 to the December average rate of 232.8582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 265.2394 was down 10.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 296.2374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,326,197 MWK
2019 Average 1,305,690 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,063,809 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262,388.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

261.2925
226.1482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 243.7335, compared to 235.4614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.7335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.4614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 52.4777 MWK (High: 265.2394 / Low: 212.7618). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3987 MWK (High: 241.0166 / Low: 238.6180).

March Spread (Volatile) ±52.4777
July Spread (Stable) ±2.3987

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.4043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.4043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 245.6561) against the same month in 2019 (average: 270.7309), the exchange rate shifted by -25.0747 (-9.26%).

2020 Avg (March) 245.6561
2019 Avg (March) 270.7309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.8043 254.2128 255.8368
February 265.1488 254.3253 258.3638
March 265.2394 212.7618 245.6561
April 234.3236 224.0680 231.2518
May 231.6742 228.4713 229.8482
June 249.7890 231.3459 241.4444
July 241.0166 238.6180 239.8494
August 242.7828 239.5697 241.2206
September 243.5845 223.8806 236.0135
October 235.0300 229.2748 233.7499
November 233.3674 221.4186 229.0769
December 235.1682 230.0078 232.8582