2016 MWK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4074 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.0706 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2766 BIF

2016 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 2.4074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 2.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3368 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2666 to the December average rate of 2.3167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4074 was down 34.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6753, 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 12,037 BIF

2015 Average 15,966 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,353 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,684.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3456

2.0886

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 2.2341, compared to 2.3190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2341

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2290 BIF (High: 2.3752 / Low: 2.1462). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 BIF (High: 2.3355 / Low: 2.3138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2290

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.1567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.2740) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.5604), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2864 (-36.13%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.2740

2015 Avg (June) 3.5604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3752	2.1462	2.2666
February	2.1775	2.0706	2.1100
March	2.3091	2.1119	2.2329
April	2.3099	2.2487	2.2811
May	2.2946	2.1965	2.2403
June	2.4074	2.1966	2.2740
July	2.3498	2.3086	2.3226
August	2.3313	2.3024	2.3141
September	2.3282	2.3041	2.3149
October	2.3404	2.3115	2.3212
November	2.3355	2.3138	2.3242
December	2.3312	2.2960	2.3167