YEARLY HIGH
2.1639 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2.0440 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0844 MWK

2020 MRO to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.1639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.0440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1198 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0623 to the December average rate of 2.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1639 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,819 MWK
2019 Average 10,284 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 10,220 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599.14 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1578
2.0482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.0618, compared to 2.1070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0314 MWK (High: 2.1429 / Low: 2.1114). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 MWK (High: 2.0672 / Low: 2.0532).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1486) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0934 (+4.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1486
2019 Avg (December) 2.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0733 2.0570 2.0623
February 2.0669 2.0448 2.0573
March 2.0729 2.0440 2.0620
April 2.0696 2.0512 2.0615
May 2.0672 2.0532 2.0622
June 2.0747 2.0588 2.0657
July 2.0793 2.0583 2.0644
August 2.1011 2.0702 2.0886
September 2.1087 2.0882 2.0998
October 2.1230 2.1008 2.1116
November 2.1429 2.1114 2.1289
December 2.1639 2.1351 2.1486