YEARLY HIGH
20.2846 MWK
YEARLY LOW
18.2384 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9860 MWK

2020 MUR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.2846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 18.2384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0462 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1229 to the December average rate of 19.3687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.2846 was down 12.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.1388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,423 MWK
2019 Average 103,241 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 91,192 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,231.01 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.2911
18.2720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 19.0778, compared to 18.8941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.4604 MWK (High: 19.9063 / Low: 18.4459). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2376 MWK (High: 19.0140 / Low: 18.7764).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4604
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2376

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6160 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 20.1229) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.3338), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2109 (-5.68%).

2020 Avg (January) 20.1229
2019 Avg (January) 21.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2846 19.9045 20.1229
February 20.0228 19.4599 19.7351
March 19.9063 18.4459 19.1678
April 18.7763 18.3093 18.5518
May 18.5721 18.2384 18.4403
June 18.6566 18.2932 18.4490
July 18.7690 18.2846 18.4437
August 18.8867 18.5628 18.7734
September 19.0664 18.7102 18.8384
October 19.0140 18.7764 18.8980
November 19.1970 18.7974 19.0425
December 19.5682 19.0896 19.3687