YEARLY HIGH
481.9355 MWK
YEARLY LOW
417.4038 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
440.6725 MWK

2018 BGN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 481.9355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 417.4038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.5317 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 452.3917 to the December average rate of 435.2323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 481.9355 was up 7.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 447.8507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,409,677 MWK
2017 Average 2,096,524 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,087,019 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322,658.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

461.6911
418.7771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 451.2690, compared to 430.0761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.1929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 451.2690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 430.0761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 56.2121 MWK (High: 481.9355 / Low: 425.7234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5515 MWK (High: 436.5870 / Low: 432.0354).

June Spread (Volatile) ±56.2121
July Spread (Stable) ±4.5515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.1799 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 448.2645) against the same month in 2017 (average: 417.1103), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1542 (+7.47%).

2018 Avg (June) 448.2645
2017 Avg (June) 417.1103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 461.5360 442.9308 452.3917
February 463.8668 452.1251 458.1149
March 461.5237 453.6717 457.1996
April 460.5330 448.0170 455.4115
May 459.6855 425.2480 436.2317
June 481.9355 425.7234 448.2645
July 436.5870 432.0354 434.1138
August 435.5637 421.8386 428.6755
September 437.3660 429.6895 433.1348
October 431.0217 420.7467 426.9470
November 426.0815 417.4038 422.3533
December 454.5331 420.8326 435.2323