YEARLY HIGH
4.2350 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.7089 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9976 MWK

2016 DJF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 4.2350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.7089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5261 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8812 to the December average rate of 4.0525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2350 was up 13.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,175 MWK
2015 Average 14,031 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 18,544 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,630.60 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.1954
3.8008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 3.9514, compared to 4.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4186 MWK (High: 4.1275 / Low: 3.7089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 MWK (High: 4.0701 / Low: 4.0395).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4186
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2237 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.1626) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5240), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6386 (+64.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.1626
2015 Avg (February) 2.5240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1275 3.7089 3.8812
February 4.2350 4.0264 4.1626
March 4.1848 3.8160 3.9388
April 3.8767 3.7923 3.8337
May 3.9868 3.8370 3.9197
June 4.0077 3.9123 3.9721
July 4.0489 3.9815 4.0250
August 4.0711 4.0226 4.0494
September 4.0701 4.0395 4.0522
October 4.0615 4.0128 4.0422
November 4.0598 4.0253 4.0417
December 4.0923 4.0053 4.0525