2020 MWK to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MWK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MWK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 1.2333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.1650.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2225 to the December average rate of 1.1733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2333 was down 1.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MWK to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2227, compared to 1.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0179 KPW (High: 1.2177 / Low: 1.1999). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 KPW (High: 1.2279 / Low: 1.2195).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2226) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2396), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-1.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2256 | 1.2159 | 1.2225 |
| February | 1.2329 | 1.2197 | 1.2254 |
| March | 1.2333 | 1.2162 | 1.2226 |
| April | 1.2290 | 1.2181 | 1.2229 |
| May | 1.2279 | 1.2195 | 1.2225 |
| June | 1.2245 | 1.2151 | 1.2204 |
| July | 1.2248 | 1.2124 | 1.2212 |
| August | 1.2177 | 1.1999 | 1.2071 |
| September | 1.2073 | 1.1955 | 1.2006 |
| October | 1.2000 | 1.1874 | 1.1939 |
| November | 1.1940 | 1.1765 | 1.1842 |
| December | 1.1807 | 1.1650 | 1.1733 |