YEARLY HIGH
419.8685 MWK
YEARLY LOW
367.4127 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
396.1104 MWK

2016 AWG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 419.8685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 367.4127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.4558 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 384.5444 to the December average rate of 402.6718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 419.8685 was up 13.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 370.9113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,099,342 MWK
2015 Average 1,390,477 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,837,063 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262,278.95 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

415.6410
376.6357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 391.5277, compared to 400.6931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 391.5277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.6931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 41.2727 MWK (High: 408.6854 / Low: 367.4127). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4198 MWK (High: 402.8112 / Low: 400.3913).

January Spread (Volatile) ±41.2727
September Spread (Stable) ±2.4198

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 22.1701 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.1701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 412.3906) against the same month in 2015 (average: 251.1176), the exchange rate shifted by +161.2730 (+64.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 412.3906
2015 Avg (February) 251.1176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 408.6854 367.4127 384.5444
February 419.8685 398.8544 412.3906
March 414.7717 378.0956 390.2205
April 384.2821 375.7786 379.8861
May 395.2292 380.1882 388.3896
June 397.3361 387.6590 393.7353
July 401.0146 393.8911 398.0211
August 402.3731 397.7612 400.5351
September 402.8112 400.3913 401.3266
October 401.6739 397.2245 400.4185
November 403.4921 399.7591 401.1855
December 405.9347 397.9420 402.6718