YEARLY HIGH
75.7733 MWK
YEARLY LOW
69.0147 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.1465 MWK

2021 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 75.7733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 69.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7586 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.4555 to the December average rate of 69.5192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 75.7733 was up 6.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 71.4746, 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 378,866 MWK
2020 Average 325,643 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 345,073 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,793.23 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

75.0874
69.0130
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 72.2170, compared to 72.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.2170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.9200 MWK (High: 71.9456 / Low: 69.0256). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9844 MWK (High: 69.9990 / Low: 69.0147).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9200
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.9273 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 74.5812) against the same month in 2020 (average: 63.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5745 (+18.37%).

2021 Avg (June) 74.5812
2020 Avg (June) 63.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.8914 69.6398 70.4555
February 72.1900 70.3616 71.4155
March 71.7049 69.6411 70.8198
April 73.5411 70.9754 72.2446
May 75.0450 72.4634 73.7856
June 75.7733 73.2240 74.5812
July 74.3621 72.2930 73.4260
August 74.3842 71.5940 72.9304
September 74.5396 71.9309 73.4507
October 73.3675 71.5360 72.5284
November 71.9456 69.0256 70.6011
December 69.9990 69.0147 69.5192