2020 YER to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0857 MWK

YEARLY LOW

2.9154 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9725 MWK

2020 YER to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 3.0857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.9154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1703 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9409 to the December average rate of 3.0646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0857 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,428 MWK

2019 Average 14,667 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 14,577 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.47 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.0777

2.9208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.9404, compared to 3.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0451 MWK (High: 3.0560 / Low: 3.0109). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 MWK (High: 2.9476 / Low: 2.9278).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0451

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

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 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.0646) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1335 (+4.56%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.0646

2019 Avg (December) 2.9311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9566	2.9338	2.9409
February	2.9474	2.9159	2.9339
March	2.9559	2.9154	2.9408
April	2.9512	2.9250	2.9399
May	2.9476	2.9278	2.9408
June	2.9585	2.9359	2.9459
July	2.9651	2.9356	2.9440
August	2.9961	2.9522	2.9784
September	3.0077	2.9771	2.9942
October	3.0275	2.9958	3.0110
November	3.0560	3.0109	3.0358
December	3.0857	3.0438	3.0646