YEARLY HIGH
58.4675 MWK
YEARLY LOW
35.9402 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.2256 MWK

2020 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 58.4675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 35.9402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5274 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.8926 to the December average rate of 36.1903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 58.4675 was down 0.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 58.8274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,338 MWK
2019 Average 268,439 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 179,701 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,636.86 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.6628
34.4201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 48.5262, compared to 39.9251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.5262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 11.8319 MWK (High: 53.6957 / Low: 41.8638). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4153 MWK (High: 41.9416 / Low: 41.5263).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.8319
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.5693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 53.8836) against the same month in 2019 (average: 53.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8644 (+1.63%).

2020 Avg (March) 53.8836
2019 Avg (March) 53.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.3550 53.5999 53.8926
February 55.5230 53.2605 53.7526
March 58.4675 51.7473 53.8836
April 53.6957 41.8638 45.3144
May 45.8087 40.5355 42.3444
June 43.8672 41.4162 41.9693
July 41.9560 41.1564 41.7365
August 42.0520 40.4393 41.7396
September 41.9416 41.5263 41.7587
October 41.7681 39.0686 40.7964
November 39.1292 36.4367 37.3293
December 36.7077 35.9402 36.1903