2020 LBP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8704 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.4394 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4934 MWK

2020 LBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.8704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.4394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4310 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4864 to the December average rate of 0.5064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8704 was up 66.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5241, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,352 MWK

2019 Average 2,431 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,197 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,155.14 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5084

0.4834

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4879, compared to 0.4988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.3852 MWK (High: 0.8704 / Low: 0.4851). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MWK (High: 0.4883 / Low: 0.4844).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3852

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.4994) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5011), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.35%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.4994

2019 Avg (July) 0.5011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4881	0.4787	0.4864
February	0.4876	0.4826	0.4855
March	0.8117	0.4838	0.4969
April	0.4875	0.4829	0.4863
May	0.4883	0.4844	0.4867
June	0.4898	0.4394	0.4858
July	0.8704	0.4851	0.4994
August	0.4960	0.4886	0.4929
September	0.4976	0.4895	0.4949
October	0.5002	0.4952	0.4978
November	0.5072	0.4978	0.5017
December	0.5092	0.5028	0.5064