YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0111 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0177 MWK

2020 IRR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IRR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0175 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0183 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 MWK
2019 Average 87 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 56 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.13 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0183
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0065 MWK (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MWK (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0175).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0182) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0182
2019 Avg (December) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0174 0.0175
February 0.0175 0.0173 0.0174
March 0.0176 0.0173 0.0175
April 0.0175 0.0174 0.0175
May 0.0175 0.0174 0.0175
June 0.0176 0.0175 0.0175
July 0.0176 0.0111 0.0173
August 0.0178 0.0176 0.0177
September 0.0179 0.0177 0.0178
October 0.0180 0.0178 0.0179
November 0.0182 0.0179 0.0180
December 0.0183 0.0181 0.0182