YEARLY HIGH
0.8038 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.7531 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7809 SOS

2020 MWK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.8038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0506 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7882 to the December average rate of 0.7574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8038 was down 0.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8104, 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 4,019 SOS
2019 Average 3,949 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,766 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.14 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7969
0.7538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SOS 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 0.7897, compared to 0.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7897
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0183 SOS (High: 0.8038 / Low: 0.7855). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 SOS (High: 0.7918 / Low: 0.7851).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.7933) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7954), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.7933
2019 Avg (February) 0.7954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7973 0.7838 0.7882
February 0.8038 0.7855 0.7933
March 0.7973 0.7864 0.7911
April 0.7978 0.7851 0.7889
May 0.7918 0.7851 0.7886
June 0.7932 0.7837 0.7878
July 0.7932 0.7839 0.7879
August 0.7874 0.7714 0.7772
September 0.7844 0.7706 0.7749
October 0.7773 0.7655 0.7708
November 0.7696 0.7597 0.7647
December 0.7634 0.7531 0.7574