YEARLY HIGH
1.7136 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.6425 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6745 BIF

2024 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 1.7136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.6425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6958 to the December average rate of 1.7003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7136 was down 38.61% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.7912, 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 8,568 BIF
2023 Average 11,403 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,213 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.28 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.7052
1.6469
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 1.6742, compared to 1.6749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0711 BIF (High: 1.7136 / Low: 1.6425). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 BIF (High: 1.6636 / Low: 1.6596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0711
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 1.6842) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.0223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3381 (-16.72%).

2024 Avg (March) 1.6842
2023 Avg (March) 2.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7046 1.6922 1.6958
February 1.7085 1.6900 1.6988
March 1.7136 1.6425 1.6842
April 1.6587 1.6475 1.6518
May 1.6675 1.6481 1.6551
June 1.6720 1.6569 1.6593
July 1.6636 1.6596 1.6607
August 1.6730 1.6583 1.6631
September 1.6723 1.6612 1.6680
October 1.7014 1.6662 1.6738
November 1.7038 1.6682 1.6836
December 1.7055 1.6691 1.7003