YEARLY HIGH
576.9659 MWK
YEARLY LOW
513.8452 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
536.6332 MWK

2020 LYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 576.9659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 513.8452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.1208 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 525.9917 to the December average rate of 570.4045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 576.9659 was up 1.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 569.6905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,884,830 MWK
2019 Average 2,625,521 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,569,226 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315,603.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

575.5199
514.1349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 522.9241, compared to 550.3424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.4183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 522.9241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 550.3424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.1340 MWK (High: 533.9792 / Low: 513.8452). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4716 MWK (High: 527.6033 / Low: 523.1317).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.1340
January Spread (Stable) ±4.4716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.3640 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 570.4045) against the same month in 2019 (average: 523.1533), the exchange rate shifted by +47.2512 (+9.03%).

2020 Avg (December) 570.4045
2019 Avg (December) 523.1533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 527.6033 523.1317 525.9917
February 526.7493 518.4993 521.6277
March 533.9792 513.8452 524.2306
April 523.6264 517.0399 520.5037
May 522.2576 517.6056 519.2504
June 529.2820 521.3867 525.9407
July 537.9074 524.6756 529.5565
August 548.2387 536.3902 543.9969
September 550.8006 545.0909 548.0580
October 555.5689 545.4545 551.1282
November 566.6667 549.8162 558.9102
December 576.9659 565.0930 570.4045