2018 BDT to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BDT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BDT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 9.4475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 8.4815.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9660 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7342 to the December average rate of 8.9233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.4475 was up 2.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.2129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.7096, compared to 8.6904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9660 MWK (High: 9.4475 / Low: 8.4815). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 MWK (High: 8.6876 / Low: 8.6479).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2538 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 8.8788) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.0062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1274 (-1.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7843 | 8.6828 | 8.7342 |
| February | 8.7530 | 8.6823 | 8.7193 |
| March | 8.7487 | 8.6270 | 8.7255 |
| April | 8.7548 | 8.5656 | 8.6804 |
| May | 8.8424 | 8.4859 | 8.5194 |
| June | 9.4475 | 8.4815 | 8.8788 |
| July | 8.6703 | 8.5774 | 8.6250 |
| August | 8.7132 | 8.5729 | 8.6315 |
| September | 8.6876 | 8.6479 | 8.6685 |
| October | 8.7045 | 8.5238 | 8.6166 |
| November | 8.7392 | 8.6265 | 8.6776 |
| December | 9.3093 | 8.6385 | 8.9233 |