YEARLY HIGH
114.6267 MWK
YEARLY LOW
103.8346 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.2411 MWK

2019 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 114.6267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 103.8346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7921 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.8645 to the December average rate of 106.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 114.6267 was down 0.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 115.5746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 573,134 MWK
2018 Average 527,995 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 519,173 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,960.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

110.0094
104.3676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 105.9599, compared to 106.5223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.9599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.5223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 10.1615 MWK (High: 114.6267 / Low: 104.4652). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3399 MWK (High: 105.6210 / Low: 105.2811).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.1615
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.4648 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 105.8645) against the same month in 2018 (average: 104.9255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9390 (+0.89%).

2019 Avg (January) 105.8645
2018 Avg (January) 104.9255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.6267 104.4652 105.8645
February 105.6210 105.2811 105.4110
March 105.6618 104.6569 105.1067
April 106.5011 104.2567 105.2486
May 106.7687 103.8346 104.8377
June 114.2056 104.1639 109.2906
July 110.8067 107.2687 109.5392
August 110.7851 104.9400 106.0745
September 107.2785 103.9777 105.3052
October 106.2126 105.5738 105.9652
November 106.4798 105.5806 106.0982
December 107.2170 104.8420 106.1514