YEARLY HIGH
0.2281 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2074 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2175 PKR

2020 MWK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.2281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.2074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2102 to the December average rate of 0.2090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2281 was up 3.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2203, 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 1,140 PKR
2019 Average 1,023 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,037 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2287
0.2072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to PKR 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 0.2169, compared to 0.2181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0162 PKR (High: 0.2255 / Low: 0.2092). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PKR (High: 0.2107 / Low: 0.2095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.2246) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+10.21%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.2246
2019 Avg (June) 0.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2107 0.2095 0.2102
February 0.2117 0.2092 0.2102
March 0.2255 0.2092 0.2151
April 0.2277 0.2171 0.2237
May 0.2207 0.2151 0.2178
June 0.2281 0.2203 0.2246
July 0.2281 0.2248 0.2269
August 0.2281 0.2213 0.2254
September 0.2231 0.2206 0.2215
October 0.2199 0.2119 0.2160
November 0.2124 0.2078 0.2097
December 0.2103 0.2074 0.2090