2020 MWK to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MWK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MWK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.7221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 1.4076.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3145 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5839 to the December average rate of 1.4265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7221 was up 2.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6854, 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 KRW 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 1.6385, compared to 1.5338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1047 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1146 KRW (High: 1.7221 / Low: 1.6075). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 KRW (High: 1.6380 / Low: 1.6069).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6522) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0920 (+5.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6272 | 1.5604 | 1.5839 |
| February | 1.6604 | 1.6007 | 1.6269 |
| March | 1.7221 | 1.6075 | 1.6522 |
| April | 1.6804 | 1.6427 | 1.6614 |
| May | 1.6898 | 1.6540 | 1.6698 |
| June | 1.6529 | 1.6136 | 1.6366 |
| July | 1.6380 | 1.6069 | 1.6271 |
| August | 1.6114 | 1.5756 | 1.5923 |
| September | 1.5963 | 1.5472 | 1.5714 |
| October | 1.5551 | 1.4916 | 1.5180 |
| November | 1.5034 | 1.4445 | 1.4673 |
| December | 1.4506 | 1.4076 | 1.4265 |