2020 NPR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5913 MWK

YEARLY LOW

5.9811 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2821 MWK

2020 NPR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.5913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 5.9811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6102 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4599 to the December average rate of 6.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.5913 was down 7.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.1240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,957 MWK

2019 Average 32,621 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 29,906 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,050.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.5585

5.9946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 6.2149, compared to 6.3494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3567 MWK (High: 6.3838 / Low: 6.0271). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0855 MWK (High: 6.4374 / Low: 6.3519).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3567

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.2321 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.5115) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.4431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0684 (+1.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.5115

2019 Avg (December) 6.4431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5170	6.4031	6.4599
February	6.4755	6.3838	6.4237
March	6.3838	6.0271	6.1916
April	6.1044	5.9811	6.0416
May	6.1432	6.0448	6.0865
June	6.1599	6.0353	6.0860
July	6.2079	6.0850	6.1470
August	6.3885	6.1792	6.2508
September	6.4374	6.3519	6.3826
October	6.4607	6.3304	6.4070
November	6.4585	6.3281	6.3974
December	6.5913	6.4613	6.5115