YEARLY HIGH
0.0988 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0734 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0817 MWK

2020 SLL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0983 to the December average rate of 0.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0988 was down 8.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 494 MWK
2019 Average 462 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 367 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1006
0.0730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0876, compared to 0.0758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0220 MWK (High: 0.0972 / Low: 0.0752). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0759 / Low: 0.0754).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0983) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+12.79%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0983
2019 Avg (January) 0.0872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0988 0.0981 0.0983
February 0.0984 0.0960 0.0969
March 0.0973 0.0960 0.0968
April 0.0972 0.0752 0.0825
May 0.0761 0.0746 0.0753
June 0.0759 0.0754 0.0757
July 0.0759 0.0751 0.0755
August 0.0763 0.0752 0.0757
September 0.0767 0.0754 0.0760
October 0.0767 0.0756 0.0762
November 0.0762 0.0734 0.0754
December 0.0764 0.0748 0.0757