YEARLY HIGH
9.4437 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.4916 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6996 MWK

2019 BDT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.4437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 8.4916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9520 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7250 to the December average rate of 8.6445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.4437 was down 0.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.4475, 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 47,218 MWK
2018 Average 43,498 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 42,458 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,760.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9974
8.5436
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 8.6994, compared to 8.6999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.8332 MWK (High: 9.4437 / Low: 8.6104). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0479 MWK (High: 8.7036 / Low: 8.6558).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8332
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.7250) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.7342), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-0.11%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.7250
2018 Avg (January) 8.7342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4437 8.6104 8.7250
February 8.7036 8.6558 8.6763
March 8.7062 8.5895 8.6403
April 8.7573 8.5853 8.6323
May 8.7563 8.4916 8.5814
June 9.3413 8.5270 8.9409
July 9.0589 8.7775 8.9596
August 9.0602 8.5822 8.6753
September 8.7735 8.5049 8.6135
October 8.6923 8.6178 8.6543
November 8.6823 8.6044 8.6521
December 8.7338 8.5484 8.6445