YEARLY HIGH
90.2145 MWK
YEARLY LOW
62.3065 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.3276 MWK

2020 NOK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 90.2145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 62.3065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9081 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.3313 to the December average rate of 88.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 90.2145 was down 0.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 90.8207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 451,073 MWK
2019 Average 417,547 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 311,532 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,540.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

89.8948
68.8838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK to MWK 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 75.7264, compared to 82.9288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.7264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.9288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.3940 MWK (High: 79.7004 / Low: 62.3065). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7066 MWK (High: 79.9666 / Low: 78.2601).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.3940
February Spread (Stable) ±1.7066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.0196 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 88.1438) against the same month in 2019 (average: 81.3912), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7527 (+8.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 88.1438
2019 Avg (December) 81.3912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.3533 79.8410 82.3313
February 79.9666 78.2601 79.0663
March 79.7004 62.3065 72.0467
April 72.0448 68.2949 70.6347
May 75.8901 70.2295 72.9843
June 79.7297 75.8549 77.2952
July 81.8886 77.3763 79.2692
August 85.6797 81.0639 83.3486
September 85.5008 78.4970 81.9582
October 82.4331 79.3491 81.1121
November 86.6773 78.8529 83.7408
December 90.2145 86.5950 88.1438