2020 KGS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6499 MWK

YEARLY LOW

8.6433 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6926 MWK

2020 KGS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 8.6433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0066 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5779 to the December average rate of 9.1876, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.6499 was down 7.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.5334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,250 MWK

2019 Average 53,074 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 43,217 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,033.05 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.7305

8.8994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.0019, compared to 9.3832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3800 MWK (High: 10.5583 / Low: 9.1783). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1078 MWK (High: 10.6499 / Low: 10.5422).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3800

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.8267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 10.5779) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.6453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0675 (-0.63%).

2020 Avg (January) 10.5779

2019 Avg (January) 10.6453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6499	10.5422	10.5779
February	10.5704	10.4509	10.5184
March	10.5583	9.1783	10.1071
April	9.8477	8.6433	9.2804
May	10.0108	9.2913	9.6317
June	10.0653	9.7623	9.8959
July	9.6839	9.4292	9.5247
August	9.6987	9.5633	9.6296
September	9.5950	9.4548	9.5084
October	9.5044	9.2889	9.3970
November	9.2432	8.9330	9.0520
December	9.5010	8.9888	9.1876