YEARLY HIGH
1.9579 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.6109 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8012 MWK

2020 KZT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 1.9579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.6109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3470 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9413 to the December average rate of 1.8223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9579 was down 5.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,790 MWK
2019 Average 9,585 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 8,055 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,735.06 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9678
1.6747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.8235, compared to 1.7790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3378 MWK (High: 1.9487 / Low: 1.6109). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 MWK (High: 1.9579 / Low: 1.9271).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3378
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.9434) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+0.66%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.9434
2019 Avg (February) 1.9307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9574 1.9195 1.9413
February 1.9579 1.9271 1.9434
March 1.9487 1.6109 1.7673
April 1.7304 1.6363 1.6992
May 1.7916 1.7233 1.7581
June 1.8554 1.8137 1.8317
July 1.8123 1.7556 1.7853
August 1.7884 1.7523 1.7755
September 1.7889 1.7344 1.7641
October 1.7643 1.7311 1.7544
November 1.8020 1.7309 1.7721
December 1.8363 1.7940 1.8223