YEARLY HIGH
2.5291 BIF
YEARLY LOW
2.4341 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4702 BIF

2021 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2.5291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.4341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0950 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5181 to the December average rate of 2.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5291 was down 3.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6211, 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 12,645 BIF
2020 Average 12,864 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 12,170 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 474.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5257
2.4343
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 2.4943, compared to 2.4462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0449 BIF (High: 2.4829 / Low: 2.4381). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 BIF (High: 2.4503 / Low: 2.4386).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 2.5073) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5707), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0634 (-2.47%).

2021 Avg (February) 2.5073
2020 Avg (February) 2.5707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5272 2.5069 2.5181
February 2.5291 2.4888 2.5073
March 2.5128 2.4786 2.4983
April 2.5057 2.4650 2.4830
May 2.5029 2.4620 2.4836
June 2.4939 2.4571 2.4754
July 2.4829 2.4381 2.4537
August 2.4545 2.4387 2.4420
September 2.4630 2.4390 2.4453
October 2.4515 2.4367 2.4419
November 2.4503 2.4386 2.4435
December 2.4686 2.4341 2.4506