YEARLY HIGH
4.1596 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.7936 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0138 MWK

2020 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 3.7936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3661 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0578 to the December average rate of 4.0985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.1596 was down 7.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,798 MWK
2019 Average 20,554 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 18,968 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,830.30 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.1377
3.8130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 3.9700, compared to 4.0576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1640 MWK (High: 4.0552 / Low: 3.8912). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 MWK (High: 4.0737 / Low: 4.0450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1640
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.1441 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.0985) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+1.23%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.0985
2019 Avg (December) 4.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0737 4.0450 4.0578
February 4.0638 4.0230 4.0447
March 4.0552 3.8912 3.9842
April 3.8829 3.7936 3.8401
May 3.9664 3.8579 3.9271
June 3.9906 3.9416 3.9663
July 3.9978 3.9516 3.9662
August 4.0732 3.9909 4.0311
September 4.0715 4.0254 4.0513
October 4.1122 4.0619 4.0881
November 4.1285 4.0826 4.1106
December 4.1596 4.0398 4.0985