YEARLY HIGH
10.5453 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.5623 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0428 MWK

2020 INR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.5453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 9.5623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9830 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3304 to the December average rate of 10.4136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.5453 was down 7.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.4224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,636,326 MWK
2019 Average 2,607,974 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,390,581 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,744.50 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.4895
9.5791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 9.9302, compared to 10.1554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6518 MWK (High: 10.2182 / Low: 9.5664). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1049 MWK (High: 9.7766 / Low: 9.6717).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6518
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3812 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10.4136) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.3093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1043 (+1.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 10.4136
2019 Avg (December) 10.3093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4037 10.2395 10.3304
February 10.3405 10.1868 10.2600
March 10.2182 9.5664 9.8787
April 9.7864 9.5623 9.6549
May 9.7766 9.6717 9.7238
June 9.8669 9.6333 9.7335
July 9.9068 9.7563 9.8389
August 10.2466 9.8476 9.9986
September 10.2428 10.1048 10.1951
October 10.3167 10.1188 10.2471
November 10.3467 10.1232 10.2392
December 10.5453 10.3161 10.4136