YEARLY HIGH
587.4934 MWK
YEARLY LOW
461.4525 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
520.2096 MWK

2018 BND to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 587.4934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 461.4525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.0409 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 548.7272 to the December average rate of 476.9577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 587.4934 was up 8.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 543.5391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,937,467 MWK
2017 Average 2,628,949 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,307,262 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 630,204.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

558.7242
469.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 543.2436, compared to 497.1757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 46.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 543.2436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 497.1757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 112.7634 MWK (High: 587.4934 / Low: 474.7300). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2507 MWK (High: 554.5948 / Low: 546.3441).

June Spread (Volatile) ±112.7634
March Spread (Stable) ±8.2507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 30.4634 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.4634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 524.6299) against the same month in 2017 (average: 525.0715), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4416 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (June) 524.6299
2017 Avg (June) 525.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 557.2418 541.9641 548.7272
February 553.6708 545.0952 549.6231
March 554.5948 546.3441 551.2908
April 554.7202 545.4160 551.1791
May 556.0358 493.7220 534.0117
June 587.4934 474.7300 524.6299
July 540.6946 479.8466 513.0983
August 528.9959 479.4265 482.6349
September 532.6084 480.4120 492.4223
October 526.9073 513.0959 516.2008
November 530.4205 461.4525 501.7399
December 534.0632 461.4525 476.9577