YEARLY HIGH
211.7975 MWK
YEARLY LOW
171.0555 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.3118 MWK

2020 PLN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 211.7975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 171.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7420 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.4403 to the December average rate of 208.5646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 211.7975 was up 1.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 208.5492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,235,951 MWK
2019 Average 3,826,993 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,421,111 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 814,840.06 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

211.8269
172.6795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 183.9518, compared to 198.6718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.9518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 198.6718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.3757 MWK (High: 194.4313 / Low: 171.0555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0660 MWK (High: 211.7975 / Low: 206.7315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.3757
December Spread (Stable) ±5.0660

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.8681 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 208.5646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 190.8722), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6924 (+9.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 208.5646
2019 Avg (December) 190.8722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 195.1360 189.0360 192.4403
February 190.0491 184.8577 187.3411
March 194.4313 171.0555 183.8098
April 178.9827 173.4873 175.9418
May 184.6253 174.1353 177.4633
June 189.8358 183.7861 186.7144
July 199.3355 185.0732 189.8387
August 203.7017 196.8332 200.3464
September 203.2789 190.8807 197.4414
October 199.6250 190.8420 195.5287
November 204.1279 190.6171 200.3107
December 211.7975 206.7315 208.5646