2020 PGK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

220.2611 MWK

YEARLY LOW

209.7004 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

214.5707 MWK

2020 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 220.2611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 209.7004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5606 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 216.3568 to the December average rate of 218.1429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 220.2611 was down 15.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 261.1308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,101,305 MWK

2019 Average 1,085,198 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,048,502 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,803.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

218.7211

211.7825

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 214.3797, compared to 214.7616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.3797

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.7616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 6.8928 MWK (High: 220.2611 / Low: 213.3682). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4406 MWK (High: 214.1823 / Low: 211.7417).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.8928

June Spread (Stable) ±2.4406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 215.8595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 216.4826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6230 (-0.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 215.8595

2019 Avg (February) 216.4826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	218.1953	213.7979	216.3568
February	220.2611	213.3682	215.8595
March	216.5932	212.3653	214.7773
April	215.8010	210.2769	213.5736
May	215.0146	209.7004	212.4942
June	214.1823	211.7417	213.2170
July	215.4858	210.1590	212.3607
August	215.3539	209.8802	212.4479
September	218.1951	211.9799	214.6107
October	216.1313	212.9293	214.9663
November	217.4037	213.2945	216.0411
December	219.7101	216.6677	218.1429