YEARLY HIGH
86.6629 MWK
YEARLY LOW
71.4256 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.4899 MWK

2020 MAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 86.6629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 71.4256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2374 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.6287 to the December average rate of 85.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 86.6629 was up 5.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 82.3232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 433,315 MWK
2019 Average 381,816 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 357,128 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,186.78 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

86.6828
71.3601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 75.3586, compared to 81.6211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.3586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.6211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.0520 MWK (High: 78.0564 / Low: 73.0045). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8250 MWK (High: 76.9878 / Low: 76.1628).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0520
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4150 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 85.4059) against the same month in 2019 (average: 76.2566), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1492 (+12.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 85.4059
2019 Avg (December) 76.2566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.9878 76.1628 76.6287
February 76.8429 75.1918 75.9046
March 78.0564 73.0045 76.0520
April 74.5475 71.4256 72.6370
May 75.4236 74.3335 74.7443
June 76.7239 75.6665 76.1849
July 79.6472 75.7593 77.1756
August 81.7981 79.1445 80.7625
September 82.0639 80.7708 81.2847
October 82.6057 81.0625 81.8788
November 84.3905 81.5402 83.2195
December 86.6629 82.2090 85.4059