YEARLY HIGH
5.6171 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.9661 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2465 MWK

2020 JMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 5.6171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 4.9661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6510 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4736 to the December average rate of 5.3369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.6171 was down 10.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.2463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,086 MWK
2019 Average 27,517 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 24,831 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,255.03 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5207
4.9556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 5.3108, compared to 5.1821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.3494 MWK (High: 5.6171 / Low: 5.2677). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0852 MWK (High: 5.0514 / Low: 4.9661).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.4736) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6261), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1524 (-2.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.4736
2019 Avg (January) 5.6261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6171 5.2677 5.4736
February 5.3757 5.1593 5.2523
March 5.4945 5.3757 5.4450
April 5.4961 5.2012 5.3521
May 5.2248 4.9989 5.1027
June 5.2976 5.1476 5.2393
July 5.3044 5.0223 5.1497
August 5.0514 4.9661 5.0027
September 5.3109 5.0476 5.2128
October 5.3079 5.1673 5.2188
November 5.2244 5.1249 5.1717
December 5.4222 5.2170 5.3369