YEARLY HIGH
0.1059 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0996 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1033 AFN

2020 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1049 to the December average rate of 0.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1059 was down 5.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1121, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 530 AFN
2019 Average 530 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 498 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1053
0.1000
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MWK to AFN 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 0.1042, compared to 0.1024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 AFN (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.1028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AFN (High: 0.1025 / Low: 0.1014).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1049) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.56%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1049
2019 Avg (January) 0.1033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1059 0.1038 0.1049
February 0.1058 0.1028 0.1047
March 0.1048 0.1028 0.1035
April 0.1044 0.1029 0.1035
May 0.1044 0.1033 0.1039
June 0.1052 0.1036 0.1048
July 0.1051 0.1033 0.1046
August 0.1044 0.1027 0.1034
September 0.1031 0.1020 0.1025
October 0.1025 0.1014 0.1020
November 0.1020 0.1007 0.1013
December 0.1010 0.0996 0.1005