2018 BIF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4516 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.4004 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4105 MWK

2018 BIF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.4516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.4004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4113 to the December average rate of 0.4140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4516 was up 3.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4366, 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 2,258 MWK

2017 Average 2,106 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,002 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.94 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4253

0.4020

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 0.4122, compared to 0.4088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4122

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0491 MWK (High: 0.4516 / Low: 0.4025). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 MWK (High: 0.4108 / Low: 0.4072).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.51%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4234

2017 Avg (June) 0.4212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4139	0.4082	0.4113
February	0.4139	0.4085	0.4110
March	0.4140	0.4076	0.4105
April	0.4170	0.4070	0.4096
May	0.4229	0.4022	0.4072
June	0.4516	0.4025	0.4234
July	0.4137	0.4068	0.4100
August	0.4126	0.4066	0.4093
September	0.4108	0.4072	0.4095
October	0.4108	0.4005	0.4058
November	0.4093	0.4004	0.4039
December	0.4317	0.4057	0.4140