2016 BOB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

109.4789 MWK

YEARLY LOW

95.3248 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

102.9676 MWK

2016 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 109.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 95.3248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1540 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.8278 to the December average rate of 104.4915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 109.4789 was up 13.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.0700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 547,394 MWK

2015 Average 360,925 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 476,624 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,770.22 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

108.1056

98.2314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 101.9905, compared to 103.9447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.9905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.9447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 10.5058 MWK (High: 105.8307 / Low: 95.3248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4443 MWK (High: 104.1726 / Low: 103.7282).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.5058

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4443

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 4.9398 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 107.2827) against the same month in 2015 (average: 65.0615), the exchange rate shifted by +42.2213 (+64.89%).

2016 Avg (February) 107.2827

2015 Avg (February) 65.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	105.8307	95.3248	99.8278
February	109.4789	103.9318	107.2827
March	108.4125	99.0398	102.3430
April	100.6791	97.6498	99.0542
May	102.9193	98.5442	100.9375
June	103.3048	100.9097	102.4977
July	104.0329	102.6126	103.5358
August	104.0645	103.1469	103.8213
September	104.1726	103.7282	103.9452
October	104.2135	103.1983	103.8561
November	104.5441	103.4674	104.0183
December	105.2883	103.5803	104.4915