YEARLY HIGH
846.2315 MWK
YEARLY LOW
505.8953 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
568.0234 MWK

2023 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 846.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 505.8953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 340.3362 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 511.5822 to the December average rate of 842.2298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 846.2315 was up 63.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 516.4568, 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 4,231,158 MWK
2022 Average 2,333,812 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,529,476 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,701,681.15 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

875.2946
478.5174
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 512.5470, compared to 623.4999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 110.9530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 512.5470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 623.4999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 284.8906 MWK (High: 842.2520 / Low: 557.3614). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8657 MWK (High: 514.6157 / Low: 510.7500).

November Spread (Volatile) ±284.8906
May Spread (Stable) ±3.8657

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2055 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 842.2298) against the same month in 2022 (average: 512.5355), the exchange rate shifted by +329.6943 (+64.33%).

2023 Avg (December) 842.2298
2022 Avg (December) 512.5355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 513.8076 506.5049 511.5822
February 517.9751 508.6311 513.1537
March 524.5748 505.8953 513.3875
April 513.7500 507.9068 512.1820
May 514.6157 510.7500 512.6371
June 526.7829 506.2675 512.3393
July 526.9903 522.5000 525.6709
August 545.6460 521.8800 537.6873
September 555.2500 524.9292 542.2775
October 579.9921 540.8090 573.7418
November 842.2520 557.3614 719.3922
December 846.2315 840.9167 842.2298