2020 ISK to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ISK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ISK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 6.1359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 4.9958.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1402 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9627 to the December average rate of 6.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.1359 was down 8.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.7190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ISK to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4851, compared to 5.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0542 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6167 MWK (High: 5.8213 / Low: 5.2046). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1141 MWK (High: 5.4664 / Low: 5.3523).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3757 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.0221) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+0.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1147 | 5.8904 | 5.9627 |
| February | 5.9871 | 5.7161 | 5.8058 |
| March | 5.8213 | 5.2046 | 5.4723 |
| April | 5.1834 | 4.9958 | 5.0967 |
| May | 5.4328 | 5.0073 | 5.1382 |
| June | 5.6325 | 5.2742 | 5.4348 |
| July | 5.5069 | 5.2152 | 5.3284 |
| August | 5.5214 | 5.3837 | 5.4551 |
| September | 5.5592 | 5.3075 | 5.4409 |
| October | 5.4664 | 5.3523 | 5.4223 |
| November | 5.7558 | 5.3509 | 5.5669 |
| December | 6.1359 | 5.8360 | 6.0221 |