YEARLY HIGH
4.8920 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.6867 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9061 MWK

2020 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 4.8920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 3.6867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2053 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8460 to the December average rate of 4.7570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8920 was down 2.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,460 MWK
2019 Average 19,905 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 18,433 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,026.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.8630
3.5919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 3.7391, compared to 4.0731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.7603 MWK (High: 4.8920 / Low: 4.1317). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 MWK (High: 3.7197 / Low: 3.6970).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7603
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 0.1095 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 4.5937) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9377 (+25.65%).

2020 Avg (November) 4.5937
2019 Avg (November) 3.6560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9455 3.7692 3.8460
February 3.7766 3.7122 3.7365
March 3.7418 3.7023 3.7225
April 3.7301 3.6946 3.7153
May 3.7197 3.6970 3.7100
June 3.7266 3.6911 3.7045
July 3.7251 3.6867 3.6978
August 3.7636 3.7079 3.7411
September 3.7854 3.7402 3.7649
October 4.1293 3.7737 3.8841
November 4.8920 4.1317 4.5937
December 4.8892 4.6903 4.7570