YEARLY HIGH
96.2134 MWK
YEARLY LOW
36.8999 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.9863 MWK

2016 EGP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 96.2134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 36.8999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3135 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.0666 to the December average rate of 39.3177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 96.2134 was up 13.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 84.7553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 481,067 MWK
2015 Average 322,869 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 184,499 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,567.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

99.9349
33.8071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 83.4867, compared to 68.4858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.4867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.4858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 40.6227 MWK (High: 80.8659 / Low: 40.2431). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3850 MWK (High: 81.2443 / Low: 80.8593).

November Spread (Volatile) ±40.6227
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3850

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 32.5317 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -32.5317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 94.4242) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +35.4221 (+60.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 94.4242
2015 Avg (February) 59.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.3116 84.1530 88.0666
February 96.2134 91.3811 94.4242
March 94.9278 76.2778 83.7285
April 77.5952 75.8878 76.7292
May 79.8685 76.7941 78.4152
June 80.1835 78.2975 79.5568
July 80.8543 79.5580 80.3867
August 81.2372 80.3305 80.9160
September 81.2443 80.8593 81.0132
October 81.1176 80.3071 80.9065
November 80.8659 40.2431 48.3748
December 40.6659 36.8999 39.3177