YEARLY HIGH
12.3333 LAK
YEARLY LOW
12.0065 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1801 LAK

2020 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 12.3333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 12.0065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3269 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0668 to the December average rate of 12.1072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.3333 was up 0.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.2640, 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 61,667 LAK
2019 Average 59,292 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 60,032 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,634.30 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.3040
12.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LAK 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 12.1538, compared to 12.2064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.1875 LAK (High: 12.3117 / Low: 12.1242). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0632 LAK (High: 12.0960 / Low: 12.0327).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1875
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0961 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 12.2824) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.4936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7889 (+6.86%).

2020 Avg (July) 12.2824
2019 Avg (July) 11.4936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0960 12.0327 12.0668
February 12.1849 12.0648 12.1148
March 12.2046 12.0595 12.1089
April 12.2597 12.0987 12.1798
May 12.2785 12.1627 12.2210
June 12.2816 12.1746 12.2314
July 12.3333 12.2186 12.2824
August 12.2839 12.1300 12.1959
September 12.3117 12.1242 12.1877
October 12.3133 12.2127 12.2620
November 12.2853 12.1412 12.2033
December 12.1735 12.0065 12.1072