2020 SOS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3278 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.2441 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2808 MWK

2020 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.2441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2687 to the December average rate of 1.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3278 was down 2.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,639 MWK

2019 Average 6,332 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 6,221 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.17 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3263

1.2546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.2664, compared to 1.2953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0289 MWK (High: 1.2731 / Low: 1.2441). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 MWK (High: 1.2737 / Low: 1.2629).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.3203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0549 (+4.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.3203

2019 Avg (December) 1.2654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2758	1.2543	1.2687
February	1.2731	1.2441	1.2606
March	1.2716	1.2543	1.2641
April	1.2738	1.2534	1.2675
May	1.2737	1.2629	1.2680
June	1.2760	1.2607	1.2694
July	1.2757	1.2607	1.2692
August	1.2964	1.2700	1.2867
September	1.2977	1.2748	1.2905
October	1.3063	1.2864	1.2973
November	1.3163	1.2993	1.3078
December	1.3278	1.3099	1.3203