YEARLY HIGH
11.8373 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.7770 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6957 MWK

2018 BTN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 11.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 9.7770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0602 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3981 to the December average rate of 10.5935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8373 was down 4.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,186 MWK
2017 Average 55,779 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 48,885 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,301.16 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 11.1068, compared to 10.2846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.2926 MWK (High: 11.8373 / Low: 10.5447). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0757 MWK (High: 11.1942 / Low: 11.1185).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą1.2926
March Spread (Stable) Âą0.0757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.5032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 11.0793) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.2718), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1925 (-1.71%).

2018 Avg (June) 11.0793
2017 Avg (June) 11.2718

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Month High Low Average
January 11.4558 11.2749 11.3981
February 11.3941 11.1267 11.2696
March 11.1942 11.1185 11.1517
April 11.2098 10.8255 11.0526
May 11.2712 10.5432 10.6896
June 11.8373 10.5447 11.0793
July 10.6169 10.5244 10.5761
August 10.6123 10.2511 10.4490
September 10.2511 10.0069 10.0914
October 9.9827 9.7770 9.8781
November 10.4429 9.9024 10.1198
December 11.1244 10.2063 10.5935