YEARLY HIGH
285.8412 MWK
YEARLY LOW
270.0122 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
275.3447 MWK

2020 XCD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 285.8412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 270.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8290 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.4182 to the December average rate of 283.8305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 285.8412 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 293.2175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,429,206 MWK
2019 Average 1,358,443 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,350,061 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,144.78 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

285.0373
270.5556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 272.3631, compared to 278.3263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.3631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.3263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 4.1525 MWK (High: 283.0660 / Low: 278.9135). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8577 MWK (High: 273.0748 / Low: 271.2172).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.1525
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8577

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 0.6558 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 283.8305) against the same month in 2019 (average: 271.4962), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3344 (+4.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 283.8305
2019 Avg (December) 271.4962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 273.8822 271.7206 272.4182
February 273.0348 270.1153 271.7624
March 273.8221 270.0122 272.3906
April 273.3835 270.9585 272.3200
May 273.0748 271.2172 272.4129
June 274.0628 271.9654 272.8746
July 274.6711 271.8985 272.7018
August 277.5470 273.4723 275.8993
September 278.5590 275.8401 277.3767
October 280.4492 277.5157 278.9336
November 283.0660 278.9135 281.2158
December 285.8412 282.0475 283.8305