2012 BIF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2194 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.1193 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1734 MWK

2012 BIF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.2194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1001 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1264 to the December average rate of 0.2148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2194 was up 61.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1361, 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 1,097 MWK

2011 Average 646 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 597 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.27 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2236

0.1175

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 0.1440, compared to 0.2028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0682 MWK (High: 0.1875 / Low: 0.1193). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MWK (High: 0.1299 / Low: 0.1265).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0682

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2148) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0874 (+68.62%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2148

2011 Avg (December) 0.1274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1291	0.1232	0.1264
February	0.1290	0.1244	0.1273
March	0.1299	0.1265	0.1279
April	0.1319	0.1204	0.1264
May	0.1875	0.1193	0.1673
June	0.1943	0.1841	0.1888
July	0.1968	0.1887	0.1911
August	0.1932	0.1896	0.1905
September	0.2058	0.1923	0.1986
October	0.2138	0.2032	0.2082
November	0.2191	0.2078	0.2135
December	0.2194	0.2118	0.2148