YEARLY HIGH
1.9224 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7203 MWK

2020 KMF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8852 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6600 to the December average rate of 1.8364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9224 was up 5.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,612 MWK
2019 Average 8,326 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 186 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,425.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8577
1.6022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.6465, compared to 1.7940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.8852 MWK (High: 1.9224 / Low: 0.0372). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 MWK (High: 1.8156 / Low: 1.7836).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8852
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.8364) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1819 (+10.99%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.8364
2019 Avg (December) 1.6545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6866 1.6433 1.6600
February 1.6544 1.6093 1.6283
March 1.7040 1.5993 1.6494
April 1.6443 1.6048 1.6235
May 1.6631 1.6043 1.6311
June 1.7047 1.6682 1.6869
July 1.7748 1.6775 1.7131
August 1.8164 1.7662 1.7936
September 1.8124 1.7719 1.7935
October 1.8156 1.7836 1.8005
November 1.8532 1.7807 1.8269
December 1.9224 0.0372 1.8364