YEARLY HIGH
8.3791 BIF
YEARLY LOW
4.5579 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0503 BIF

2012 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 8.3791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 4.5579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8212 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9102 to the December average rate of 4.6562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.3791 was up 1.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.2316, 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 41,896 BIF
2011 Average 38,778 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 22,790 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,106.04 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.2452
4.3299
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 7.1563, compared to 4.9443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.0457 BIF (High: 8.3791 / Low: 5.3335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0985 BIF (High: 5.2755 / Low: 5.1770).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0457
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7818 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 6.1371) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1026), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9654 (-24.26%).

2012 Avg (May) 6.1371
2011 Avg (May) 8.1026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1163 7.7488 7.9102
February 8.0356 7.7506 7.8563
March 7.9040 7.7000 7.8175
April 8.3053 7.5838 7.9190
May 8.3791 5.3335 6.1371
June 5.4313 5.1463 5.2976
July 5.2991 5.0805 5.2345
August 5.2755 5.1770 5.2489
September 5.2014 4.8581 5.0370
October 4.9215 4.6778 4.8039
November 4.8120 4.5636 4.6856
December 4.7225 4.5579 4.6562