YEARLY HIGH
126.3354 MWK
YEARLY LOW
74.3103 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.0017 MWK

2023 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 126.3354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 74.3103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.0252 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.0993 to the December average rate of 124.7259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 126.3354 was up 47.70% compared to the 2022 peak of 85.5361, 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 631,677 MWK
2022 Average 376,377 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 371,551 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,125.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

129.5853
71.2727
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 77.7750, compared to 92.2283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.7750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.2283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 44.0433 MWK (High: 125.7510 / Low: 81.7078). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6498 MWK (High: 81.0391 / Low: 79.3894).

November Spread (Volatile) ±44.0433
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.9194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 124.7259) against the same month in 2022 (average: 79.5455), the exchange rate shifted by +45.1804 (+56.80%).

2023 Avg (December) 124.7259
2022 Avg (December) 79.5455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.0391 79.3894 80.0993
February 80.5725 77.0495 78.4511
March 79.4571 75.8455 77.6790
April 78.7013 76.9116 78.0516
May 78.0761 74.3103 76.1321
June 78.5067 74.4154 76.2370
July 81.0426 77.3753 79.4280
August 80.8862 77.8413 79.6930
September 81.3656 76.5940 79.4749
October 84.7931 78.5372 83.5417
November 125.7510 81.7078 106.5066
December 126.3354 122.8317 124.7259