YEARLY HIGH
480.4989 MWK
YEARLY LOW
398.6395 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
443.5882 MWK

2016 AZN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 480.4989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 398.6395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.8594 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 435.2257 to the December average rate of 408.1654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 480.4989 was down 21.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 612.7355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,402,495 MWK
2015 Average 2,460,680 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,993,197 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409,297.06 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

473.7817
402.2003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 452.3536, compared to 434.8229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.5307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 452.3536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 434.8229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 59.3025 MWK (High: 477.0890 / Low: 417.7866). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9878 MWK (High: 441.8133 / Low: 432.8256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±59.3025
September Spread (Stable) ±8.9878

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 34.2558 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.2558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 467.8166) against the same month in 2015 (average: 543.1944), the exchange rate shifted by -75.3778 (-13.88%).

2016 Avg (February) 467.8166
2015 Avg (February) 543.1944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 451.4827 421.4085 435.2257
February 480.4989 443.5149 467.8166
March 477.0890 417.7866 433.5608
April 458.1705 440.8224 449.1245
May 477.0060 452.1397 463.9770
June 474.3083 454.6611 464.4169
July 460.6510 448.5221 455.5969
August 450.0242 434.5450 442.1704
September 441.8133 432.8256 437.3660
October 450.3817 434.1442 443.8536
November 434.3720 414.2449 421.7848
December 415.6969 398.6395 408.1654