YEARLY HIGH
96.7088 MWK
YEARLY LOW
91.2447 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.1543 MWK

2020 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 96.7088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 91.2447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4641 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.9508 to the December average rate of 96.0602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 96.7088 was down 1.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 98.1792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 483,544 MWK
2019 Average 454,986 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 456,224 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,320.39 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

96.4945
91.2830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 92.0959, compared to 94.2128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.0959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.2128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 1.4470 MWK (High: 93.9508 / Low: 92.5038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5752 MWK (High: 92.3893 / Low: 91.8140).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4470
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5752

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 0.2335 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 96.0602) against the same month in 2019 (average: 91.3031), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7571 (+5.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 96.0602
2019 Avg (December) 91.3031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.3617 91.6774 91.9508
February 92.2471 91.2447 91.7173
March 92.3893 91.8140 92.0860
April 92.5915 91.7156 92.2065
May 92.4357 91.8527 92.2312
June 92.7322 92.1090 92.3838
July 92.9548 92.0197 92.3134
August 93.9508 92.5038 93.3894
September 94.2735 93.3627 93.9052
October 94.9312 93.9385 94.4342
November 95.8298 94.4011 95.1742
December 96.7088 95.5339 96.0602