YEARLY HIGH
0.1361 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1215 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1292 MWK

2011 BIF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.1361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1334 to the December average rate of 0.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1361 was up 1.01% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 681 MWK
2010 Average 664 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 607 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1361
0.1219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.1285, compared to 0.1298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0104 MWK (High: 0.1342 / Low: 0.1238). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MWK (High: 0.1240 / Low: 0.1227).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.1349) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+1.09%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.1349
2010 Avg (October) 0.1334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1343 0.1328 0.1334
February 0.1342 0.1327 0.1334
March 0.1340 0.1326 0.1332
April 0.1333 0.1229 0.1246
May 0.1240 0.1227 0.1234
June 0.1238 0.1222 0.1231
July 0.1245 0.1224 0.1234
August 0.1304 0.1215 0.1271
September 0.1348 0.1284 0.1323
October 0.1361 0.1340 0.1349
November 0.1347 0.1295 0.1335
December 0.1342 0.1238 0.1274