YEARLY HIGH
0.2077 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1900 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1954 MWK

2020 MGA to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MGA to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.1900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2000 to the December average rate of 0.2010, 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 0.2077 was down 30.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,038 MWK
2019 Average 1,011 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 950 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.23 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2019
0.1908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.1962, compared to 0.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0114 MWK (High: 0.2077 / Low: 0.1962). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 MWK (High: 0.1942 / Low: 0.1920).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2010) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-1.76%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2010
2019 Avg (December) 0.2045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2034 0.1977 0.2000
February 0.2028 0.1968 0.1983
March 0.2017 0.1954 0.1978
April 0.1967 0.1927 0.1950
May 0.1942 0.1920 0.1933
June 0.1973 0.1901 0.1928
July 0.1952 0.1900 0.1917
August 0.1966 0.1922 0.1943
September 0.1952 0.1928 0.1942
October 0.1934 0.1907 0.1924
November 0.2018 0.1909 0.1938
December 0.2077 0.1962 0.2010