YEARLY HIGH
0.1141 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1059 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1100 MWK

2020 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.1141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.1059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1131 to the December average rate of 0.1103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1141 was down 14.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 571 MWK
2019 Average 589 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 529 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.35 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1137
0.1064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1122, compared to 0.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0056 MWK (High: 0.1141 / Low: 0.1085). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.1077 / Low: 0.1072).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1131) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-3.30%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1131
2019 Avg (April) 0.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1141 0.1126 0.1131
February 0.1132 0.1118 0.1126
March 0.1137 0.1109 0.1121
April 0.1141 0.1120 0.1131
May 0.1133 0.1108 0.1120
June 0.1114 0.1083 0.1101
July 0.1082 0.1059 0.1070
August 0.1081 0.1066 0.1073
September 0.1079 0.1067 0.1074
October 0.1077 0.1072 0.1075
November 0.1085 0.1073 0.1080
December 0.1141 0.1085 0.1103