YEARLY HIGH
953.3680 MWK
YEARLY LOW
548.1524 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
628.7013 MWK

2023 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 953.3680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 548.1524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 405.2156 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 562.9670 to the December average rate of 940.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 953.3680 was up 70.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 560.1289, 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 4,766,840 MWK
2022 Average 2,504,468 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,740,762 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,026,078.03 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

977.9452
524.1938
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 566.6476, compared to 690.7550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 124.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 566.6476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 690.7550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 336.7910 MWK (High: 945.4742 / Low: 608.6832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5798 MWK (High: 580.2566 / Low: 568.6768).

November Spread (Volatile) ±336.7910
April Spread (Stable) ±11.5798

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 940.1326) against the same month in 2022 (average: 554.7421), the exchange rate shifted by +385.3905 (+69.47%).

2023 Avg (December) 940.1326
2022 Avg (December) 554.7421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 572.2180 548.9583 562.9670
February 574.4856 554.6815 562.1826
March 574.6762 548.1524 562.0064
April 580.2566 568.6768 574.7921
May 580.9602 562.0694 570.1790
June 588.7616 557.3650 567.7584
July 605.3149 582.1150 594.4694
August 611.6836 586.2178 600.0533
September 607.2893 576.8532 593.0520
October 627.8968 582.5380 620.0650
November 945.4742 608.6832 796.7575
December 953.3680 925.8396 940.1326