2016 CDF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8111 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.6022 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7368 MWK

2016 CDF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.8111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.6022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2089 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7440 to the December average rate of 0.6210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8111 was up 12.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,056 MWK

2015 Average 2,691 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,011 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044.34 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8142

0.6034

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.7553, compared to 0.7183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7553

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1558 MWK (High: 0.7858 / Low: 0.6300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 MWK (High: 0.7408 / Low: 0.7312).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1558

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7966) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3112 (+64.10%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7966

2015 Avg (February) 0.4855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7895	0.7103	0.7440
February	0.8111	0.7707	0.7966
March	0.8058	0.7308	0.7550
April	0.7420	0.7263	0.7340
May	0.7650	0.7339	0.7503
June	0.7744	0.7299	0.7516
July	0.7566	0.7331	0.7500
August	0.7408	0.7312	0.7354
September	0.7416	0.7314	0.7364
October	0.7503	0.7314	0.7393
November	0.7858	0.6300	0.7276
December	0.6396	0.6022	0.6210