YEARLY HIGH
463.0683 MWK
YEARLY LOW
403.5580 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
420.3952 MWK

2019 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 463.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 403.5580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.5104 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.2050 to the December average rate of 416.7900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 463.0683 was down 4.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 482.8344, 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 2,315,342 MWK
2018 Average 2,204,773 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,017,790 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297,551.80 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

438.4959
407.3136
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 423.0375, compared to 417.7529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.0375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.7529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 43.5282 MWK (High: 453.7264 / Low: 410.1982). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6134 MWK (High: 418.5457 / Low: 411.9323).

June Spread (Volatile) ±43.5282
November Spread (Stable) ±6.6134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 17.4951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.4951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 427.2050) against the same month in 2018 (average: 451.9734), the exchange rate shifted by -24.7684 (-5.48%).

2019 Avg (January) 427.2050
2018 Avg (January) 451.9734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 463.0683 421.1790 427.2050
February 427.1337 419.7969 422.8866
March 424.1473 415.2388 419.7967
April 424.1849 412.6019 418.2357
May 421.9483 408.8886 414.2035
June 453.7264 410.1982 435.8973
July 441.3032 422.5770 434.3008
August 432.1597 409.3586 416.8057
September 418.4781 403.5580 409.9122
October 417.7649 407.6219 414.0150
November 418.5457 411.9323 414.6934
December 423.3657 411.2082 416.7900