YEARLY HIGH
96.3943 MWK
YEARLY LOW
86.0993 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.4232 MWK

2020 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 96.3943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 86.0993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2949 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.8927 to the December average rate of 95.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 96.3943 was up 0.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 96.0008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 481,971 MWK
2019 Average 447,712 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 430,497 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,474.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

96.0798
87.7340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 88.6983, compared to 92.1481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.6983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.1481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.4432 MWK (High: 89.5425 / Low: 86.0993). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8026 MWK (High: 88.8416 / Low: 88.0390).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.4432
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3787 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 95.3843) against the same month in 2019 (average: 88.5740), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8104 (+7.69%).

2020 Avg (December) 95.3843
2019 Avg (December) 88.5740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.2761 88.4193 88.8927
February 89.6060 88.2923 88.9860
March 89.5425 86.0993 88.9135
April 88.9002 87.8491 88.5348
May 89.2322 87.7239 88.4295
June 88.8416 88.0390 88.4331
July 89.9438 87.9220 88.5721
August 90.7481 89.5960 90.3163
September 92.4945 90.3423 91.6378
October 93.5489 91.8367 92.8115
November 95.6005 93.2796 94.1664
December 96.3943 94.4803 95.3843