2016 BWP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.7665 MWK

YEARLY LOW

58.1723 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.2681 MWK

2016 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 69.7665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 58.1723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5942 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8629 to the December average rate of 67.3451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 69.7665 was up 18.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 58.8958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,832 MWK

2015 Average 245,217 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 290,861 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,971.05 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

69.3172

59.0034

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BWP 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 63.1440, compared to 67.3921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.1440

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 5.6586 MWK (High: 65.7498 / Low: 60.0912). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0448 MWK (High: 68.5897 / Low: 66.5449).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.6586

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 2.8034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 68.4577) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.0817), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3760 (+31.44%).

2016 Avg (August) 68.4577

2015 Avg (August) 52.0817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	63.6022	58.1723	59.8629
February	67.7042	62.9118	65.5829
March	65.7498	60.0912	62.7796
April	65.0358	61.4539	63.0740
May	64.7241	62.4547	63.2931
June	66.3277	62.0384	64.2717
July	67.4389	64.8087	66.1984
August	69.7665	66.6751	68.4577
September	68.9800	66.1822	67.6310
October	68.5897	66.5449	67.5323
November	68.8711	65.6940	67.1880
December	68.5577	66.3274	67.3451