YEARLY HIGH
303.0314 MWK
YEARLY LOW
215.3894 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.3827 MWK

2013 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 303.0314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 215.3894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.6420 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.6081 to the December average rate of 295.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 303.0314 was up 34.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 225.4307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,515,157 MWK
2012 Average 806,943 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,076,947 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438,210.15 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

302.4706
212.9344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 244.5025, compared to 250.2628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 244.5025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.2628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 50.1088 MWK (High: 270.4998 / Low: 220.3910). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9005 MWK (High: 227.2473 / Low: 222.3468).

May Spread (Volatile) ±50.1088
August Spread (Stable) ±4.9005

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 26.1540 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.1540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 295.0093) against the same month in 2012 (average: 219.3423), the exchange rate shifted by +75.6670 (+34.50%).

2013 Avg (December) 295.0093
2012 Avg (December) 219.3423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 248.5000 215.3894 228.6081
February 255.8071 245.7277 249.7837
March 259.5104 246.2883 253.0232
April 276.9679 253.6862 267.2478
May 270.4998 220.3910 247.2532
June 223.6936 218.1401 221.0993
July 225.0957 216.4835 220.3957
August 227.2473 222.3468 224.7173
September 253.7317 221.0702 228.9283
October 274.6696 252.1706 258.1522
November 284.0449 265.0093 274.3738
December 303.0314 284.3631 295.0093