YEARLY HIGH
10.9689 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.5993 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4836 MWK

2016 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 10.9689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.5993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3696 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0539 to the December average rate of 10.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.9689 was up 13.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.7000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 54,845 MWK
2015 Average 40,546 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 47,996 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,848.23 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9977
9.8569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MWK 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 10.2202, compared to 10.7471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0807 MWK (High: 10.6799 / Low: 9.5993). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1117 MWK (High: 10.4276 / Low: 10.3159).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0807
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5202 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.8846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.2146), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6700 (+18.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.8846
2015 Avg (December) 9.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6799 9.5993 10.0539
February 10.9612 10.4131 10.7388
March 10.8382 9.9094 10.2186
April 10.0767 9.8451 9.9520
May 10.2930 9.9622 10.1425
June 10.3542 10.0827 10.2155
July 10.4276 10.3159 10.3902
August 10.9327 10.4435 10.6750
September 10.9392 10.6182 10.7838
October 10.9610 10.7983 10.9026
November 10.9089 10.7548 10.8460
December 10.9689 10.8101 10.8846