2020 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.7955 MWK

YEARLY LOW

38.5714 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.5241 MWK

2020 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 52.7955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 38.5714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2241 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2885 to the December average rate of 51.5234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.7955 was down 4.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 55.1676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,978 MWK

2019 Average 254,400 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 192,857 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,120.34 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.7079

38.4943

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 44.6555, compared to 46.3928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.6555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.0587 MWK (High: 48.1884 / Low: 41.1297). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9372 MWK (High: 49.8268 / Low: 47.8896).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.0587

February Spread (Stable) ±1.9372

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.6824 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 51.5234) against the same month in 2019 (average: 50.9203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6032 (+1.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 51.5234

2019 Avg (December) 50.9203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.4625	49.7294	51.2885
February	49.8268	47.8896	49.0347
March	48.1884	41.1297	44.3522
April	41.1377	38.5714	39.6787
May	42.3274	39.3060	40.5498
June	44.4294	42.3424	43.0289
July	44.8056	42.8482	43.9909
August	44.8054	41.8595	43.3805
September	46.3088	43.8400	44.7812
October	46.7692	44.8150	45.7767
November	50.1311	46.3604	48.9043
December	52.7955	49.8004	51.5234