YEARLY HIGH
411.0399 MWK
YEARLY LOW
385.1966 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
399.7101 MWK

2021 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 411.0399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 385.1966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8434 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 386.5463 to the December average rate of 407.5876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 411.0399 was up 6.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 386.2500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,055,200 MWK
2020 Average 1,860,420 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,925,983 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,216.76 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

410.1030
384.4048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 392.7323, compared to 406.6879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.9556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 392.7323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 406.6879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 8.5512 MWK (High: 406.5355 / Low: 397.9843). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0157 MWK (High: 408.5157 / Low: 407.5000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.5512
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3147 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 407.5876) against the same month in 2020 (average: 383.5331), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0545 (+6.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 407.5876
2020 Avg (December) 383.5331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 388.7500 385.1966 386.5463
February 390.5420 385.4351 389.0038
March 394.1805 389.6112 391.3125
April 396.5932 391.4901 393.4432
May 399.1702 393.7500 396.4275
June 403.0020 396.2500 399.6606
July 406.5355 397.9843 403.8507
August 407.9175 404.2252 406.1946
September 408.0335 405.0000 406.6306
October 408.7500 407.1024 407.9614
November 408.5157 407.5000 407.9023
December 411.0399 405.3356 407.5876