YEARLY HIGH
483.6136 MWK
YEARLY LOW
402.9931 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
434.3448 MWK

2020 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 483.6136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 402.9931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.6205 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 417.9623 to the December average rate of 477.3436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 483.6136 was up 4.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 463.0683, 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 2,418,068 MWK
2019 Average 2,101,912 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,014,965 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403,102.64 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

484.2031
401.8892
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 414.5705, compared to 454.1192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.5487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.5705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 454.1192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 28.4545 MWK (High: 449.9214 / Low: 421.4669). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2737 MWK (High: 457.3618 / Low: 449.0881).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.4545
October Spread (Stable) ±8.2737

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 8.2508 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 477.3436) against the same month in 2019 (average: 416.7900), the exchange rate shifted by +60.5536 (+14.53%).

2020 Avg (December) 477.3436
2019 Avg (December) 416.7900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 422.7456 413.9531 417.9623
February 416.5883 404.4855 409.7115
March 429.4255 402.9931 416.3505
April 412.3770 403.7319 408.7487
May 420.1222 404.6366 410.3470
June 429.1346 420.3183 424.3030
July 449.9214 421.4669 431.1552
August 457.0437 444.0382 450.7822
September 458.7921 447.0297 452.0809
October 457.3618 449.0881 453.4989
November 467.9434 448.9856 459.8543
December 483.6136 467.3949 477.3436