YEARLY HIGH
798.5917 MWK
YEARLY LOW
717.1950 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
729.6588 MWK

2018 BMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 798.5917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 717.1950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.3967 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 725.2212 to the December average rate of 748.2688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 798.5917 was up 8.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 732.7128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,992,958 MWK
2017 Average 3,627,887 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,585,975 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406,983.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

753.6988
718.4445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 728.9512, compared to 730.3664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 728.9512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 730.3664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 81.3967 MWK (High: 798.5917 / Low: 717.1950). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7051 MWK (High: 727.3650 / Low: 725.6599).

June Spread (Volatile) ±81.3967
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 24.4822 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.4822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 750.7609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 726.3660), the exchange rate shifted by +24.3949 (+3.36%).

2018 Avg (June) 750.7609
2017 Avg (June) 726.3660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 726.9645 721.7424 725.2212
February 727.4709 724.5175 725.4586
March 726.5371 722.9890 725.1689
April 739.2092 721.5404 725.7150
May 750.0367 719.4408 721.3824
June 798.5917 717.1950 750.7609
July 726.8496 723.8188 726.2787
August 727.3185 721.5944 726.6564
September 727.3650 725.6599 727.1241
October 727.3346 723.5719 726.9630
November 727.4246 723.8715 726.9073
December 780.7527 727.2602 748.2688