YEARLY HIGH
1.7236 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.6520 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7114 BIF

2026 MWK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.7236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 1.6520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0717 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7066 to the December average rate of 1.7186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7236 was down 0.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7275, 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 8,618 BIF
2025 Average 8,525 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,260 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7198
1.7054
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 1.7114, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0671 BIF (High: 1.7190 / Low: 1.6520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 BIF (High: 1.7173 / Low: 1.7091).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0671
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.7186) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+0.74%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.7186
2025 Avg (June) 1.7060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7103 1.6996 1.7066
February 1.7113 1.7025 1.7083
March 1.7190 1.6520 1.7079
April 1.7173 1.7091 1.7131
May 1.7177 1.7089 1.7137
June 1.7236 1.7125 1.7186