YEARLY HIGH
13.6308 SLL
YEARLY LOW
10.1165 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3974 SLL

2020 MWK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 13.6308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5143 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1706 to the December average rate of 13.2035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.6308 was up 4.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.0789, 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 68,154 SLL
2019 Average 54,538 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 50,583 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,571.60 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.5861
9.8601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SLL 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 11.5944, compared to 13.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.0054 SLL (High: 13.2960 / Low: 10.2906). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 SLL (High: 10.1970 / Low: 10.1165).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0054
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 13.2650) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.1406), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1245 (+30.81%).

2020 Avg (November) 13.2650
2019 Avg (November) 10.1406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1970 10.1165 10.1706
February 10.4151 10.1634 10.3201
March 10.4190 10.2741 10.3274
April 13.2960 10.2906 12.2610
May 13.4037 13.1341 13.2756
June 13.2687 13.1672 13.2119
July 13.3113 13.1794 13.2490
August 13.2955 13.1078 13.2058
September 13.2639 13.0342 13.1515
October 13.2198 13.0354 13.1277
November 13.6308 13.1181 13.2650
December 13.3748 13.0813 13.2035