YEARLY HIGH
499.0208 MWK
YEARLY LOW
467.8864 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
483.4866 MWK

2021 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 499.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 467.8864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1344 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 481.1736 to the December average rate of 471.0959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 499.0208 was up 3.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 483.6136, 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 2,495,104 MWK
2020 Average 2,172,293 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,339,432 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,672.14 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

494.6070
468.9585
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 483.9018, compared to 483.0714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 483.9018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 483.0714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 20.4809 MWK (High: 491.7121 / Low: 471.2312). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7998 MWK (High: 486.8676 / Low: 481.0678).

April Spread (Volatile) ±20.4809
October Spread (Stable) ±5.7998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.3445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 492.2601) against the same month in 2020 (average: 410.3470), the exchange rate shifted by +81.9130 (+19.96%).

2021 Avg (May) 492.2601
2020 Avg (May) 410.3470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 486.3154 475.7285 481.1736
February 485.8302 472.6800 480.8996
March 482.5342 470.6726 476.1401
April 491.7121 471.2312 480.4677
May 499.0208 486.1472 492.2601
June 498.4116 484.7744 492.4696
July 493.5967 482.8726 488.6326
August 494.4150 484.7839 488.9106
September 493.3639 482.4940 489.8284
October 486.8676 481.0678 484.1528
November 483.6845 467.8864 475.8083
December 475.7024 468.5246 471.0959