YEARLY HIGH
11.1360 MWK
YEARLY LOW
10.4049 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8229 MWK

2021 BTN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 11.1360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 10.4049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7311 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5744 to the December average rate of 10.8250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.1360 was up 5.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.5461, 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 55,680 MWK
2020 Average 50,256 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 52,025 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,655.54 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.1089
10.5258
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 10.7217, compared to 10.9241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.3534 MWK (High: 10.9967 / Low: 10.6433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1438 MWK (High: 11.1351 / Low: 10.9913).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3534
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1438

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1784 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 10.9542) against the same month in 2020 (average: 10.0012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9529 (+9.53%).

2021 Avg (August) 10.9542
2020 Avg (August) 10.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6789 10.5193 10.5744
February 10.8009 10.5873 10.7051
March 10.8935 10.6320 10.7668
April 10.7550 10.4049 10.5884
May 10.9967 10.6433 10.8298
June 10.9621 10.7527 10.8660
July 10.9485 10.6864 10.8476
August 11.1360 10.8925 10.9542
September 11.1351 10.9913 11.0603
October 10.9971 10.8137 10.8984
November 11.0201 10.8753 10.9594
December 10.9615 10.7057 10.8250