YEARLY HIGH
5.2627 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4.8155 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1198 MGA

2020 MWK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 5.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 4.8155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4472 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9997 to the December average rate of 4.9780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2627 was up 0.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2412, 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 26,314 MGA
2019 Average 24,745 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 24,078 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,235.98 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2399
4.9542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MGA 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 5.0984, compared to 5.1411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.2824 MGA (High: 5.2372 / Low: 4.9547). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 MGA (High: 5.2079 / Low: 5.1483).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2824
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0596

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1820 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5.2161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4125 (+8.59%).

2020 Avg (July) 5.2161
2019 Avg (July) 4.8036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0575 4.9164 4.9997
February 5.0809 4.9320 5.0435
March 5.1167 4.9590 5.0567
April 5.1906 5.0847 5.1277
May 5.2079 5.1483 5.1742
June 5.2592 5.0676 5.1885
July 5.2627 5.1218 5.2161
August 5.2028 5.0859 5.1462
September 5.1871 5.1234 5.1501
October 5.2433 5.1699 5.1964
November 5.2372 4.9547 5.1600
December 5.0965 4.8155 4.9780