2019 BOB to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |