YEARLY HIGH
2.5429 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.9912 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2157 BIF

2022 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 2.5429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.9912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5517 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4534 to the December average rate of 2.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.5429 was up 0.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.5291, 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 12,714 BIF
2021 Average 12,350 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 9,956 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,758.28 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5445
1.9562
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 2.4221, compared to 2.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.5319 BIF (High: 2.5241 / Low: 1.9922). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 BIF (High: 2.0121 / Low: 1.9967).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5319
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3845 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 2.4954) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.4983), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-0.12%).

2022 Avg (March) 2.4954
2021 Avg (March) 2.4983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4711 2.4211 2.4534
February 2.5234 2.4531 2.4906
March 2.5429 2.4581 2.4954
April 2.5139 2.4599 2.4955
May 2.5236 2.4356 2.4912
June 2.5241 1.9922 2.1067
July 2.0121 1.9967 2.0053
August 2.0192 1.9912 2.0062
September 2.0211 1.9961 2.0069
October 2.0402 1.9957 2.0096
November 2.0198 2.0020 2.0106
December 2.0339 2.0029 2.0166