2018 MWK to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4975 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.2144 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4370 BIF

2018 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 2.4975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 2.2144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2831 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4311 to the December average rate of 2.4164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4975 was up 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4396, 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 12,487 BIF

2017 Average 11,872 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,072 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,415.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4870

2.3542

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 2.4271, compared to 2.4468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2699 BIF (High: 2.4843 / Low: 2.2144). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 BIF (High: 2.4560 / Low: 2.4344).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2699

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.4759) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+2.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.4759

2017 Avg (November) 2.4206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4495	2.4158	2.4311
February	2.4482	2.4162	2.4329
March	2.4534	2.4155	2.4358
April	2.4569	2.3979	2.4415
May	2.4861	2.3648	2.4561
June	2.4843	2.2144	2.3653
July	2.4581	2.4173	2.4388
August	2.4592	2.4239	2.4434
September	2.4560	2.4344	2.4421
October	2.4966	2.4343	2.4642
November	2.4975	2.4433	2.4759
December	2.4649	2.3166	2.4164