2020 KPW to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8583 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.8108 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8268 MWK

2020 KPW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.8583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.8108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0475 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8180 to the December average rate of 0.8523, 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 0.8583 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,292 MWK

2019 Average 4,079 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 4,054 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 237.66 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8559

0.8124

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.8179, compared to 0.8358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0125 MWK (High: 0.8500 / Low: 0.8375). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MWK (High: 0.8200 / Low: 0.8144).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8523) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+4.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8523

2019 Avg (December) 0.8153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8224	0.8159	0.8180
February	0.8199	0.8111	0.8161
March	0.8222	0.8108	0.8179
April	0.8209	0.8136	0.8177
May	0.8200	0.8144	0.8180
June	0.8230	0.8167	0.8194
July	0.8248	0.8165	0.8189
August	0.8334	0.8212	0.8285
September	0.8365	0.8283	0.8329
October	0.8421	0.8333	0.8376
November	0.8500	0.8375	0.8444
December	0.8583	0.8469	0.8523