YEARLY HIGH
19.8268 MWK
YEARLY LOW
16.0207 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7706 MWK

2020 UYU to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 19.8268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 16.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8061 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7201 to the December average rate of 18.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.8268 was down 18.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.4369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,134 MWK
2019 Average 104,410 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 80,103 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,030.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.9980
16.6637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 17.9166, compared to 17.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.9078 MWK (High: 18.9285 / Low: 16.0207). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1509 MWK (High: 17.7432 / Low: 17.5923).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9078
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1509

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1173 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 19.7201) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.4354), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7153 (-12.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 19.7201
2019 Avg (January) 22.4354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8268 19.5512 19.7201
February 19.6112 18.9285 19.3357
March 18.9285 16.0207 17.2184
April 17.1340 16.6403 16.9415
May 17.4295 16.6808 16.9977
June 17.5428 17.0361 17.2864
July 17.5235 16.7911 17.1092
August 17.5920 17.3460 17.4791
September 17.7345 17.4824 17.6370
October 17.7432 17.5923 17.6758
November 17.9330 17.5230 17.7627
December 18.2622 17.8684 18.0832