YEARLY HIGH
115.4304 MWK
YEARLY LOW
101.0224 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.9605 MWK

2016 CNY to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 115.4304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 101.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4080 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.0377 to the December average rate of 104.4410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 115.4304 was up 12.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 102.2462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,885,760 MWK
2015 Average 1,983,418 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,525,560 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360,199.63 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

113.7873
103.5913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 107.4187, compared to 106.5023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.4187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.5023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 10.4204 MWK (High: 111.4428 / Low: 101.0224). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5350 MWK (High: 108.0636 / Low: 107.5286).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.4204
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5350

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.3420 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 112.9376) against the same month in 2015 (average: 72.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +40.7948 (+56.55%).

2016 Avg (February) 112.9376
2015 Avg (February) 72.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 111.4428 101.0224 105.0377
February 115.4304 108.7473 112.9376
March 113.5470 104.3025 107.5955
April 106.3893 103.9920 105.1536
May 107.9926 104.6877 106.6115
June 108.1813 105.6702 107.1764
July 107.8984 105.8469 106.9106
August 108.4327 107.4088 108.0125
September 108.0636 107.5286 107.7400
October 107.7495 105.7799 106.7588
November 106.2315 104.1764 105.1511
December 105.5515 102.9999 104.4410