YEARLY HIGH
74.0178 MWK
YEARLY LOW
65.4156 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.2880 MWK

2019 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 74.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 65.4156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6022 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.3951 to the December average rate of 68.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 74.0178 was down 5.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 78.6218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 370,089 MWK
2018 Average 358,413 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 327,078 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,010.96 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

71.7807
66.0884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.7198, compared to 67.8561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.7198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.8561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 6.8939 MWK (High: 74.0178 / Low: 67.1239). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8824 MWK (High: 67.7297 / Low: 66.8474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.8939
November Spread (Stable) ±0.8824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.6748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 69.3951) against the same month in 2018 (average: 74.4339), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0388 (-6.77%).

2019 Avg (January) 69.3951
2018 Avg (January) 74.4339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 74.0178 67.1239 69.3951
February 70.6722 68.8316 69.4580
March 69.1993 66.8263 67.8432
April 69.3717 67.1900 68.3557
May 68.5787 66.0068 67.3672
June 72.5226 66.0068 69.8997
July 72.3350 69.3178 71.3064
August 69.5086 65.4311 66.6316
September 67.6522 65.4156 66.5627
October 67.9883 66.0128 66.9831
November 67.7297 66.8474 67.3513
December 69.6930 66.9876 68.3014