YEARLY HIGH
2.6211 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.5178 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5727 BIF

2020 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 2.6211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.5178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1033 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5600 to the December average rate of 2.5324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6211 was up 1.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5841, 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 13,105 BIF
2019 Average 12,545 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 12,589 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.27 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6187
2.5246
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 2.5747, compared to 2.5708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0412 BIF (High: 2.6078 / Low: 2.5666). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 BIF (High: 2.5799 / Low: 2.5620).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0244 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 2.6109) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1762 (+7.24%).

2020 Avg (July) 2.6109
2019 Avg (July) 2.4347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5728 2.5421 2.5600
February 2.5890 2.5566 2.5707
March 2.5799 2.5620 2.5694
April 2.5959 2.5617 2.5764
May 2.6000 2.5703 2.5854
June 2.6078 2.5666 2.5864
July 2.6211 2.5966 2.6109
August 2.6103 2.5733 2.5865
September 2.5959 2.5661 2.5766
October 2.5773 2.5555 2.5667
November 2.5708 2.5386 2.5515
December 2.5460 2.5178 2.5324