YEARLY HIGH
4.8218 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.3840 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6022 MWK

2020 PKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 4.8218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 4.3840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4378 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7581 to the December average rate of 4.7857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8218 was down 15.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.6786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,410,909 MWK
2019 Average 2,450,626 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,192,023 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,886.14 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.8236
4.3695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 4.6138, compared to 4.5906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3442 MWK (High: 4.7797 / Low: 4.4354). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 MWK (High: 4.7723 / Low: 4.7450).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3442
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 0.1796 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.7857) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+1.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.7857
2019 Avg (December) 4.7362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7723 4.7450 4.7581
February 4.7797 4.7230 4.7573
March 4.7797 4.4354 4.6515
April 4.6056 4.3909 4.4719
May 4.6484 4.5318 4.5908
June 4.5385 4.3840 4.4532
July 4.4486 4.3847 4.4074
August 4.5195 4.3846 4.4359
September 4.5337 4.4830 4.5153
October 4.7187 4.5468 4.6296
November 4.8125 4.7070 4.7696
December 4.8218 4.7547 4.7857