2017 MWK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4396 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.2906 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3741 BIF

2017 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 2.4396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.2906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1490 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3172 to the December average rate of 2.4238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4396 was up 1.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4074, 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 12,198 BIF

2016 Average 11,386 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,453 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.89 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4345

2.3066

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 2.3414, compared to 2.4068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3414

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0669 BIF (High: 2.3785 / Low: 2.3117). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 BIF (High: 2.3846 / Low: 2.3598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.4238) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1071 (+4.62%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.4238

2016 Avg (December) 2.3167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3474	2.2906	2.3172
February	2.3628	2.3225	2.3345
March	2.3785	2.3117	2.3394
April	2.3570	2.3239	2.3363
May	2.3722	2.3322	2.3467
June	2.3846	2.3598	2.3739
July	2.3968	2.3437	2.3791
August	2.4133	2.3753	2.3963
September	2.4226	2.3889	2.4052
October	2.4387	2.4012	2.4161
November	2.4353	2.4047	2.4206
December	2.4396	2.4145	2.4238