YEARLY HIGH
1112.1751 MWK
YEARLY LOW
990.5684 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1036.7610 MWK

2020 XDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1112.1751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 990.5684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.6067 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1015.9824 to the December average rate of 1103.4228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1112.1751 was up 0.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 1104.4081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,560,876 MWK
2019 Average 5,080,896 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,952,842 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608,033.65 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1113.3967
993.7099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1009.5262, compared to 1063.9959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.4697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1009.5262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1063.9959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 40.8011 MWK (High: 1031.3695 / Low: 990.5684). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.1178 MWK (High: 1023.5335 / Low: 1013.4157).

March Spread (Volatile) ±40.8011
June Spread (Stable) ±10.1178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.2610 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1103.4228) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1011.8375), the exchange rate shifted by +91.5853 (+9.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 1103.4228
2019 Avg (December) 1011.8375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1024.6425 1011.0400 1015.9824
February 1013.7366 997.4278 1005.7214
March 1031.3695 990.5684 1010.0681
April 1007.4341 995.5420 1003.6838
May 1010.2194 998.3189 1004.2833
June 1023.5335 1013.4157 1017.4180
July 1046.4919 1012.8886 1024.0428
August 1061.4325 1040.3627 1052.5930
September 1065.1777 1053.8149 1058.7160
October 1071.3552 1057.6251 1064.9791
November 1090.3649 1063.2610 1080.2216
December 1112.1751 1091.8680 1103.4228