YEARLY HIGH
429.5711 MWK
YEARLY LOW
362.9160 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
401.9381 MWK

2016 BGN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 429.5711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 362.9160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.6551 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.0844 to the December average rate of 389.6729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 429.5711 was up 16.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 369.1576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,147,856 MWK
2015 Average 1,413,751 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,814,580 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,275.33 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

423.5302
379.4075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 400.6758, compared to 403.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.6758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 403.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 42.9714 MWK (High: 405.8875 / Low: 362.9160). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7327 MWK (High: 414.0574 / Low: 410.3247).

January Spread (Volatile) ±42.9714
September Spread (Stable) ±3.7327

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 21.5252 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.5252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 419.8533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 260.8872), the exchange rate shifted by +158.9662 (+60.93%).

2016 Avg (February) 419.8533
2015 Avg (February) 260.8872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 405.8875 362.9160 383.0844
February 429.5711 401.5612 419.8533
March 413.5373 388.1804 398.3282
April 402.4162 388.3158 394.8859
May 405.9759 396.8765 402.0557
June 413.3792 397.1876 405.8470
July 408.9104 401.5874 403.9563
August 416.1419 406.5120 411.4910
September 414.0574 410.3247 411.9810
October 411.9494 399.0862 405.1325
November 408.5804 389.2521 396.9689
December 397.4641 382.1286 389.6729