YEARLY HIGH
0.1523 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1339 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1435 JPY

2020 MWK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1484 to the December average rate of 0.1353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1523 was down 1.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1544, 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 762 JPY
2019 Average 743 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 670 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1511
0.1338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to JPY 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 0.1471, compared to 0.1400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0112 JPY (High: 0.1513 / Low: 0.1401). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 JPY (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1339).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1496) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.20%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1496
2019 Avg (February) 0.1515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1497 0.1466 0.1484
February 0.1523 0.1466 0.1496
March 0.1513 0.1401 0.1463
April 0.1483 0.1447 0.1466
May 0.1467 0.1440 0.1457
June 0.1489 0.1443 0.1460
July 0.1463 0.1414 0.1449
August 0.1444 0.1406 0.1422
September 0.1426 0.1391 0.1409
October 0.1411 0.1378 0.1396
November 0.1389 0.1360 0.1372
December 0.1366 0.1339 0.1353