2017 BIF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4366 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.4099 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4213 MWK

2017 BIF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.4366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.4099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4316 to the December average rate of 0.4126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4366 was down 9.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4829, 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 2,183 MWK

2016 Average 2,198 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,050 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.30 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4335

0.4107

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 0.4271, compared to 0.4155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0122 MWK (High: 0.4326 / Low: 0.4204). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 MWK (High: 0.4142 / Low: 0.4099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4316) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4416), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-2.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4316

2016 Avg (January) 0.4416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4366	0.4260	0.4316
February	0.4306	0.4232	0.4284
March	0.4326	0.4204	0.4275
April	0.4303	0.4243	0.4280
May	0.4288	0.4215	0.4261
June	0.4238	0.4194	0.4212
July	0.4267	0.4172	0.4203
August	0.4210	0.4144	0.4173
September	0.4186	0.4128	0.4158
October	0.4165	0.4101	0.4139
November	0.4159	0.4106	0.4131
December	0.4142	0.4099	0.4126