YEARLY HIGH
230.5809 MWK
YEARLY LOW
163.9624 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.9273 MWK

2016 BRL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 230.5809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 163.9624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.6185 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.5710 to the December average rate of 215.5908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 230.5809 was up 28.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 179.3506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,764,523 MWK
2015 Average 3,748,391 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,099,060 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,665,462.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

230.2644
165.1443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 190.1853, compared to 219.6693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.4840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.1853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.6693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 26.3009 MWK (High: 219.2164 / Low: 192.9155). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3517 MWK (High: 200.0959 / Low: 192.7442).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.3009
May Spread (Stable) ±7.3517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.0604 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 224.8378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 142.8462), the exchange rate shifted by +81.9915 (+57.40%).

2016 Avg (October) 224.8378
2015 Avg (October) 142.8462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.2396 163.9624 170.5710
February 189.9048 180.4585 186.2652
March 195.4399 183.2545 189.5612
April 199.6560 185.8559 191.8271
May 200.0959 192.7442 196.7515
June 219.2164 192.9155 206.1356
July 220.6267 212.2712 217.9807
August 227.9357 220.0712 223.8706
September 224.3242 215.9091 220.9584
October 230.5809 219.7676 224.8378
November 225.7368 208.9375 214.7774
December 222.5415 205.7178 215.5908