YEARLY HIGH
9.2129 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.5137 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9389 MWK

2017 BDT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 9.2129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 8.5137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6992 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1455 to the December average rate of 8.7684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.2129 was down 4.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.5971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,065 MWK
2016 Average 45,208 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 42,569 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,496.07 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.1880
8.6778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 9.0219, compared to 8.8558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4552 MWK (High: 8.9689 / Low: 8.5137). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0963 MWK (High: 9.1322 / Low: 9.0359).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4552
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.1455) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.7863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3592 (+4.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.1455
2016 Avg (January) 8.7863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2129 9.0896 9.1455
February 9.1322 9.0359 9.0774
March 9.1283 9.0173 9.0480
April 9.0356 8.6434 8.9052
May 9.0359 8.7621 8.9492
June 9.0624 8.9639 9.0062
July 9.0943 8.8516 8.9705
August 9.0491 8.8757 8.9605
September 8.9928 8.7500 8.8905
October 8.9867 8.7228 8.8245
November 8.9689 8.5137 8.7203
December 8.8305 8.7092 8.7684