2018 BWP to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 78.6218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 65.8756.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7461 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.4339 to the December average rate of 69.9666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.6218 was up 6.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.9644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BWP 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 74.5724, compared to 68.8479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7245 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 9.5543 MWK (High: 78.6218 / Low: 69.0674). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2426 MWK (High: 76.5626 / Low: 75.3200).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9742 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 73.4564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 71.1541), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3023 (+3.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.2173 | 73.3866 | 74.4339 |
| February | 76.7087 | 74.8605 | 75.9088 |
| March | 76.5626 | 75.3200 | 75.8079 |
| April | 75.8563 | 73.5112 | 75.1146 |
| May | 76.1457 | 71.7580 | 72.7126 |
| June | 78.6218 | 69.0674 | 73.4564 |
| July | 71.1796 | 69.5503 | 70.4822 |
| August | 70.7898 | 66.7111 | 68.7486 |
| September | 68.8145 | 65.8756 | 67.4129 |
| October | 68.3980 | 66.8442 | 68.1313 |
| November | 69.2326 | 67.4668 | 68.3457 |
| December | 73.4828 | 68.1821 | 69.9666 |