YEARLY HIGH
0.0758 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0610 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 SDG

2020 MWK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0758 was up 14.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0661, 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 379 SDG
2019 Average 313 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 305 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.09 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0765
0.0602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SDG 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0077 SDG (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SDG (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0749).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0751) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+14.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0751
2019 Avg (March) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0666 0.0610 0.0615
February 0.0742 0.0665 0.0706
March 0.0758 0.0742 0.0751
April 0.0755 0.0748 0.0751
May 0.0754 0.0749 0.0751
June 0.0752 0.0747 0.0750
July 0.0753 0.0745 0.0751
August 0.0749 0.0737 0.0742
September 0.0742 0.0735 0.0738
October 0.0738 0.0729 0.0733
November 0.0734 0.0723 0.0728
December 0.0725 0.0716 0.0721