YEARLY HIGH
386.2500 MWK
YEARLY LOW
364.8607 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
372.0664 MWK

2020 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 386.2500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 364.8607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3893 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 368.1120 to the December average rate of 383.5331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 386.2500 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 396.2175, 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 1,931,250 MWK
2019 Average 1,835,633 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,824,304 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,946.36 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

385.1638
365.5950
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 368.0375, compared to 376.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 368.0375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 5.6112 MWK (High: 382.5000 / Low: 376.8888). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5102 MWK (High: 368.9992 / Low: 366.4890).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.6112
May Spread (Stable) ±2.5102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8862 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 383.5331) against the same month in 2019 (average: 366.8660), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6671 (+4.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 383.5331
2019 Avg (December) 366.8660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 370.0901 367.1692 368.1120
February 368.9450 365.0000 367.2258
March 370.0090 364.8607 368.0746
April 369.4164 366.1395 367.9792
May 368.9992 366.4890 368.1047
June 370.3342 367.5000 368.7287
July 371.1561 367.4096 368.4952
August 375.0423 369.5363 372.8159
September 376.4098 372.7358 374.8122
October 378.9640 375.0000 376.9160
November 382.5000 376.8888 379.9999
December 386.2500 381.1238 383.5331