YEARLY HIGH
216.3664 MWK
YEARLY LOW
160.7308 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.1574 MWK

2013 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 216.3664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 160.7308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.6356 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.2419 to the December average rate of 210.6622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 216.3664 was up 29.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 167.2938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,081,832 MWK
2012 Average 615,831 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 803,654 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,178.25 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

215.3074
159.5646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 182.2631, compared to 182.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.2631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 35.3607 MWK (High: 202.0454 / Low: 166.6846). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5169 MWK (High: 166.3392 / Low: 163.8222).

May Spread (Volatile) ±35.3607
August Spread (Stable) ±2.5169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 22.1748 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.1748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 210.6622) against the same month in 2012 (average: 163.7001), the exchange rate shifted by +46.9621 (+28.69%).

2013 Avg (December) 210.6622
2012 Avg (December) 163.7001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.2748 160.7308 168.2419
February 190.9744 179.6294 182.9506
March 195.7818 185.4137 190.9931
April 207.5300 193.5775 200.7988
May 202.0454 166.6846 186.3846
June 167.2141 162.2069 164.2098
July 166.7257 162.9048 164.8255
August 166.3392 163.8222 165.0726
September 183.6419 163.5380 167.6473
October 197.2246 181.8234 185.1692
November 205.1975 193.1084 198.9337
December 216.3664 205.1590 210.6622