YEARLY HIGH
0.7914 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.7670 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7775 MWK

2020 RWF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RWF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.7914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.7670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7803 to the December average rate of 0.7767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7914 was down 11.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,957 MWK
2019 Average 4,029 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,835 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7842
0.7715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.7800, compared to 0.7750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0202 MWK (High: 0.7903 / Low: 0.7700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 MWK (High: 0.7793 / Low: 0.7683).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.7768) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8316), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0548 (-6.59%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.7768
2019 Avg (June) 0.8316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7886 0.7749 0.7803
February 0.7888 0.7737 0.7802
March 0.7888 0.7728 0.7793
April 0.7867 0.7685 0.7801
May 0.7903 0.7700 0.7831
June 0.7914 0.7714 0.7768
July 0.7793 0.7683 0.7727
August 0.7842 0.7685 0.7749
September 0.7856 0.7731 0.7788
October 0.7861 0.7694 0.7746
November 0.7795 0.7670 0.7726
December 0.7837 0.7712 0.7767