YEARLY HIGH
8.2316 BIF
YEARLY LOW
7.3453 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7540 BIF

2011 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 8.2316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 7.3453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8863 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4974 to the December average rate of 7.8544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.2316 was up 3.76% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.9336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,158 BIF
2010 Average 37,675 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 36,727 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,431.59 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.1955
7.3425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to BIF 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 7.7927, compared to 7.7152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.6307 BIF (High: 8.1350 / Low: 7.5043). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0820 BIF (High: 7.5442 / Low: 7.4621).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6307
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 7.8708) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.4910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3798 (+5.07%).

2011 Avg (August) 7.8708
2010 Avg (August) 7.4910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5318 7.4441 7.4974
February 7.5375 7.4522 7.4947
March 7.5442 7.4621 7.5088
April 8.1350 7.5043 8.0286
May 8.1531 8.0660 8.1026
June 8.1845 8.0759 8.1244
July 8.1689 8.0344 8.1023
August 8.2316 7.6701 7.8708
September 7.7891 7.4188 7.5584
October 7.4600 7.3453 7.4135
November 7.7193 7.4241 7.4917
December 8.0775 7.4493 7.8544