YEARLY HIGH
0.0364 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0330 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0353 MWK

2016 BYR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0348 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0364 was down 15.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 182 MWK
2015 Average 156 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 165 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.08 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0363
0.0337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0347, compared to 0.0359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 MWK (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0333). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0357) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+16.22%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0357
2015 Avg (May) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0360 0.0333 0.0348
February 0.0349 0.0333 0.0341
March 0.0347 0.0330 0.0339
April 0.0357 0.0336 0.0343
May 0.0364 0.0351 0.0357
June 0.0359 0.0350 0.0354
July 0.0358 0.0351 0.0356
August 0.0360 0.0356 0.0359
September 0.0360 0.0358 0.0359
October 0.0360 0.0356 0.0359
November 0.0361 0.0358 0.0359
December 0.0364 0.0358 0.0361