YEARLY HIGH
9.1059 MWK
YEARLY LOW
8.5990 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7705 MWK

2020 BDT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 9.1059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 8.5990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5069 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6776 to the December average rate of 9.0462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.1059 was down 3.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.4437, 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 45,530 MWK
2019 Average 43,499 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 42,995 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,534.65 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.0859
8.6093
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 8.6709, compared to 8.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.1409 MWK (High: 8.8443 / Low: 8.7034). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 MWK (High: 8.7158 / Low: 8.6565).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1409
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.0462) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.6445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4017 (+4.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.0462
2019 Avg (December) 8.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7107 8.6504 8.6776
February 8.6968 8.5990 8.6490
March 8.7245 8.6563 8.6793
April 8.7048 8.6152 8.6694
May 8.6993 8.6212 8.6659
June 8.7158 8.6565 8.6844
July 8.7508 8.6549 8.6898
August 8.8443 8.7034 8.7909
September 8.8747 8.7894 8.8394
October 8.9345 8.8450 8.8907
November 9.0220 8.8875 8.9633
December 9.1059 8.9944 9.0462