YEARLY HIGH
16.6139 MWK
YEARLY LOW
14.4630 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4550 MWK

2016 DOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 16.6139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.4630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1509 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1365 to the December average rate of 15.5522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.6139 was up 14.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.5698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,069 MWK
2015 Average 55,384 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 72,315 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,754.59 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.3433
14.7299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 15.3483, compared to 15.5618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.5599 MWK (High: 16.0229 / Low: 14.4630). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1208 MWK (High: 15.6770 / Low: 15.5562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5599
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8871 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 16.2088) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.0329), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1760 (+61.56%).

2016 Avg (February) 16.2088
2015 Avg (February) 10.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0229 14.4630 15.1365
February 16.6139 15.6993 16.2088
March 16.3095 14.8342 15.3217
April 15.0417 14.6926 14.8643
May 15.4379 14.8754 15.1837
June 15.5074 15.1526 15.3746
July 15.6434 15.3789 15.5327
August 15.6711 15.5202 15.6133
September 15.6770 15.5562 15.5985
October 15.6137 15.3995 15.5520
November 15.5861 15.4316 15.5219
December 15.6479 15.4314 15.5522