2016 CAD to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 561.3357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 465.1486.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.1871 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 486.1598 to the December average rate of 541.7278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 561.3357 was up 17.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 478.6509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CAD to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 528.0438, compared to 544.6654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.6216 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 59.1116 MWK (High: 524.2602 / Low: 465.1486). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6679 MWK (High: 538.9411 / Low: 530.2733).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.3326 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 552.5718) against the same month in 2015 (average: 403.6113), the exchange rate shifted by +148.9605 (+36.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 524.2602 | 465.1486 | 486.1598 |
| February | 554.6428 | 512.7839 | 536.3905 |
| March | 553.4568 | 512.3065 | 529.3386 |
| April | 548.8232 | 517.7704 | 530.9526 |
| May | 546.2767 | 528.0539 | 537.8388 |
| June | 556.4674 | 531.6100 | 547.5825 |
| July | 553.9546 | 542.7614 | 547.7536 |
| August | 561.3357 | 544.3511 | 552.5718 |
| September | 558.0591 | 544.0575 | 549.1914 |
| October | 548.3725 | 535.4715 | 542.0401 |
| November | 538.9411 | 530.2733 | 534.7075 |
| December | 551.7769 | 528.3873 | 541.7278 |