YEARLY HIGH
4.9749 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.0747 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3654 MWK

2016 AOA to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 4.9749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 4.0747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9001 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6404 to the December average rate of 4.3641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.9749 was up 1.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.9089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,874 MWK
2015 Average 20,799 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 20,374 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,500.65 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7539
4.1028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 4.3917, compared to 4.3392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.6190 MWK (High: 4.9749 / Low: 4.3559). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 MWK (High: 4.3549 / Low: 4.3350).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3043 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.6404) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1728 (+3.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.6404
2015 Avg (January) 4.4676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9749 4.3559 4.6404
February 4.7445 4.5990 4.6996
March 4.6821 4.2371 4.3953
April 4.2757 4.0747 4.1570
May 4.2754 4.1125 4.1991
June 4.2902 4.1935 4.2585
July 4.3342 4.2596 4.3098
August 4.3583 4.3071 4.3376
September 4.3549 4.3350 4.3421
October 4.3527 4.3037 4.3368
November 4.3694 4.3303 4.3445
December 4.3881 4.3182 4.3641