2016 BAM to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

429.5558 MWK

YEARLY LOW

363.0988 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

401.8732 MWK

2016 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 429.5558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 363.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.4569 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.1390 to the December average rate of 389.5107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 429.5558 was up 16.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 369.4155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,147,779 MWK

2015 Average 1,413,625 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,815,494 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,284.74 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

423.5897

379.4616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 400.7020, compared to 403.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.7020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 403.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 42.7817 MWK (High: 405.8805 / Low: 363.0988). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8254 MWK (High: 413.6575 / Low: 409.8321).

January Spread (Volatile) ±42.7817

September Spread (Stable) ±3.8254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 21.6153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.6153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 419.9124) against the same month in 2015 (average: 260.8742), the exchange rate shifted by +159.0382 (+60.96%).

2016 Avg (February) 419.9124

2015 Avg (February) 260.8742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	405.8805	363.0988	383.1390
February	429.5558	401.4707	419.9124
March	413.5814	388.2352	398.2971
April	402.4324	388.3337	394.9110
May	405.9646	396.8834	402.1160
June	413.5196	397.2368	405.8369
July	409.0507	401.5900	403.7757
August	415.9924	406.1035	411.2507
September	413.6575	409.8321	411.8279
October	412.0446	398.9485	405.0639
November	408.4536	389.1415	396.8377
December	398.1504	382.1856	389.5107