YEARLY HIGH
561.3357 MWK
YEARLY LOW
465.1486 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
536.3546 MWK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,806,678 MWK
2015 Average 1,943,577 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,325,743 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480,935.43 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

559.2130
479.5186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 528.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.6654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±59.1116
November Spread (Stable) ±8.6679

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.3326 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (August) 552.5718
2015 Avg (August) 403.6113

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