2016 ETB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.4059 MWK

YEARLY LOW

31.0708 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.5343 MWK

2016 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 35.4059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 31.0708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3351 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4567 to the December average rate of 32.2933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 35.4059 was up 13.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.3136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,030 MWK

2015 Average 120,317 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 155,354 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,675.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.0008

31.2892

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 32.6573, compared to 32.4114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.4114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.1931 MWK (High: 34.2639 / Low: 31.0708). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2242 MWK (High: 32.3427 / Low: 32.1186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1931

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2242

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 1.9689 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 34.6915) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5646 (+56.78%).

2016 Avg (February) 34.6915

2015 Avg (February) 22.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.2639	31.0708	32.4567
February	35.4059	33.7278	34.6915
March	34.7833	31.6442	32.7226
April	31.8765	31.2895	31.5985
May	32.5695	31.5895	32.1012
June	32.6137	31.8984	32.3731
July	32.6353	32.2652	32.5102
August	32.6263	32.3799	32.5522
September	32.6779	32.3552	32.5252
October	32.4778	32.0975	32.3515
November	32.3427	32.1186	32.2359
December	32.5762	32.0514	32.2933