YEARLY HIGH
3.5151 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.0389 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3504 MWK

2011 BTN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BTN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 3.5151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.0389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4762 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3340 to the December average rate of 3.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.5151 was up 2.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.4458, 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 17,576 MWK
2010 Average 16,509 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 15,195 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,380.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.4707
3.0962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 3.3642, compared to 3.3365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.2567 MWK (High: 3.3877 / Low: 3.1310). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 MWK (High: 3.3619 / Low: 3.3073).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2567
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 3.4395) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.2551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1844 (+5.66%).

2011 Avg (August) 3.4395
2010 Avg (August) 3.2551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3884 3.2952 3.3340
February 3.3619 3.3073 3.3396
March 3.3945 3.3378 3.3666
April 3.4393 3.3789 3.4109
May 3.4255 3.3208 3.3682
June 3.4018 3.3412 3.3660
July 3.4528 3.3800 3.4110
August 3.5151 3.3484 3.4395
September 3.4953 3.3083 3.4208
October 3.4283 3.3231 3.3695
November 3.3877 3.1310 3.2508
December 3.2288 3.0389 3.1274