2018 BBD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

399.2958 MWK

YEARLY LOW

358.5975 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

364.8294 MWK

2018 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 399.2958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 358.5975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6984 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.6106 to the December average rate of 374.1344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 399.2958 was up 8.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 366.3564, 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 1,996,479 MWK

2017 Average 1,813,944 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,792,987 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,491.78 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

376.8494

359.2223

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 364.4756, compared to 365.1832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 364.4756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 365.1832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 40.6984 MWK (High: 399.2958 / Low: 358.5975). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8526 MWK (High: 363.6825 / Low: 362.8299).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.6984

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 12.2411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 375.3805) against the same month in 2017 (average: 363.1830), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1974 (+3.36%).

2018 Avg (June) 375.3805

2017 Avg (June) 363.1830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	363.4823	360.8712	362.6106
February	363.7355	362.2587	362.7293
March	363.2686	361.4945	362.5844
April	369.6046	360.7702	362.8575
May	375.0183	359.7204	360.6912
June	399.2958	358.5975	375.3805
July	363.4248	361.9094	363.1393
August	363.6593	360.7972	363.3282
September	363.6825	362.8299	363.5620
October	363.6673	361.7859	363.4815
November	363.7123	361.9357	363.4536
December	390.3763	363.6301	374.1344