YEARLY HIGH
212.1670 MWK
YEARLY LOW
200.1363 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.3656 MWK

2020 QAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 212.1670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 200.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0307 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.2089 to the December average rate of 210.6322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 212.1670 was down 2.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 217.6372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,060,835 MWK
2019 Average 1,008,328 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,000,681 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,153.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

211.5237
200.8254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 202.1563, compared to 206.5749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.1563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.5749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 3.0967 MWK (High: 210.1215 / Low: 207.0249). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5568 MWK (High: 203.4245 / Low: 201.8676).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0967
June Spread (Stable) ±1.5568

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4919 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 210.6322) against the same month in 2019 (average: 201.5309), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1013 (+4.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 210.6322
2019 Avg (December) 201.5309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.2904 201.6859 202.2089
February 202.6614 200.4944 201.7170
March 203.5013 200.8695 202.1960
April 202.9203 201.1203 202.1261
May 202.6911 200.1363 202.1497
June 203.4245 201.8676 202.5402
July 203.8759 201.8180 202.4145
August 205.9731 202.9478 204.7378
September 206.7618 204.7616 205.8897
October 208.1648 205.9874 207.0418
November 210.1215 207.0249 208.7332
December 212.1670 209.3511 210.6322