YEARLY HIGH
772.5000 MWK
YEARLY LOW
729.7215 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
744.1329 MWK

2020 BMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 772.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 729.7215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7785 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 736.2239 to the December average rate of 767.0662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 772.5000 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 792.4349, 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 3,862,500 MWK
2019 Average 3,671,266 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,648,607 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,892.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

770.3277
731.1901
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 736.0750, compared to 752.1907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 736.0750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 752.1907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 11.2224 MWK (High: 765.0000 / Low: 753.7776). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0204 MWK (High: 737.9984 / Low: 732.9780).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.2224
May Spread (Stable) ±5.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7724 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 767.0662) against the same month in 2019 (average: 733.7320), the exchange rate shifted by +33.3342 (+4.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 767.0662
2019 Avg (December) 733.7320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 740.1802 734.3384 736.2239
February 737.8901 730.0000 734.4515
March 740.0180 729.7215 736.1493
April 738.8327 732.2789 735.9583
May 737.9984 732.9780 736.2095
June 740.6685 735.0000 737.4574
July 742.3123 734.8192 736.9903
August 750.0847 739.0726 745.6317
September 752.8197 745.4715 749.6243
October 757.9280 750.0000 753.8321
November 765.0000 753.7776 759.9998
December 772.5000 762.2475 767.0662