YEARLY HIGH
0.0961 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0898 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0924 BTN

2021 MWK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.0898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0961 was down 8.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 481 BTN
2020 Average 498 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 449 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.55 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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MWK to BTN 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 0.0933, compared to 0.0915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0031 BTN (High: 0.0961 / Low: 0.0930). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BTN (High: 0.0910 / Low: 0.0898).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0945) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-8.70%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0945
2020 Avg (April) 0.1035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0951 0.0936 0.0946
February 0.0945 0.0926 0.0934
March 0.0941 0.0918 0.0929
April 0.0961 0.0930 0.0945
May 0.0940 0.0909 0.0923
June 0.0930 0.0912 0.0920
July 0.0936 0.0913 0.0922
August 0.0918 0.0898 0.0913
September 0.0910 0.0898 0.0904
October 0.0925 0.0909 0.0918
November 0.0920 0.0907 0.0912
December 0.0934 0.0912 0.0924