YEARLY HIGH
0.5022 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.3933 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4564 MWK

2022 BIF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.5022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.3933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1089 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4076 to the December average rate of 0.4959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5022 was up 22.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4108, 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 2,511 MWK
2021 Average 2,025 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,966 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.74 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5085
0.3909
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 0.4151, compared to 0.4977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.1058 MWK (High: 0.5020 / Low: 0.3962). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 MWK (High: 0.5008 / Low: 0.4970).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1058
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.4985) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0890 (+21.72%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.4985
2021 Avg (August) 0.4095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4130 0.4047 0.4076
February 0.4077 0.3963 0.4015
March 0.4068 0.3933 0.4008
April 0.4065 0.3978 0.4007
May 0.4106 0.3963 0.4014
June 0.5020 0.3962 0.4785
July 0.5008 0.4970 0.4987
August 0.5022 0.4952 0.4985
September 0.5010 0.4948 0.4983
October 0.5011 0.4901 0.4976
November 0.4995 0.4951 0.4974
December 0.4993 0.4917 0.4959