2022 BOB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.0435 MWK

YEARLY LOW

116.1801 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

135.3118 MWK

2022 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 150.0435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 116.1801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8634 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.4575 to the December average rate of 148.2831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 150.0435 was up 25.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 119.2231, 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 750,218 MWK

2021 Average 579,103 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 580,901 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,317.07 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

152.3328

113.9284

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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 122.1703, compared to 148.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 26.2829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.1703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 31.0538 MWK (High: 149.3779 / Low: 118.3242). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7853 MWK (High: 118.7696 / Low: 117.9843).

June Spread (Volatile) ±31.0538

January Spread (Stable) ±0.7853

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 1.3288 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 148.2061) against the same month in 2021 (average: 118.1839), the exchange rate shifted by +30.0222 (+25.40%).

2022 Avg (October) 148.2061

2021 Avg (October) 118.1839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	118.7696	117.9843	118.4575
February	118.6827	116.1801	117.1288
March	119.0197	116.8177	117.9460
April	118.8297	117.4598	118.2966
May	121.4925	118.1424	118.7556
June	149.3779	118.3242	142.4375
July	149.6138	147.9261	149.1324
August	149.4717	147.0336	148.4480
September	149.0375	146.4998	148.2673
October	150.0435	146.4098	148.2061
November	148.7101	147.7279	148.3827
December	148.6423	147.1402	148.2831