YEARLY HIGH
2.5841 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.2692 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5090 BIF

2019 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 2.5841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3150 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4689 to the December average rate of 2.5587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5841 was up 3.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4975, 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 12,921 BIF
2018 Average 12,185 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 11,346 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,574.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5711
2.4223
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 2.4935, compared to 2.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2440 BIF (High: 2.5132 / Low: 2.2692). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 BIF (High: 2.5616 / Low: 2.5438).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2440
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.0946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.5587) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1423 (+5.89%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.5587
2018 Avg (December) 2.4164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5132 2.2692 2.4689
February 2.5134 2.4678 2.4895
March 2.5374 2.4802 2.5070
April 2.5368 2.4901 2.5169
May 2.5705 2.4903 2.5366
June 2.5681 2.3360 2.4420
July 2.4869 2.4030 2.4347
August 2.5582 2.4233 2.5183
September 2.5832 2.4939 2.5461
October 2.5630 2.5164 2.5362
November 2.5616 2.5438 2.5525
December 2.5841 2.5309 2.5587