YEARLY HIGH
1082.8287 MWK
YEARLY LOW
875.1987 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
962.1136 MWK

2016 FKP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1082.8287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 875.1987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 207.6300 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 993.0509 to the December average rate of 902.3742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1082.8287 was up 10.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 978.4190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,414,144 MWK
2015 Average 3,807,829 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,375,994 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,038,150.09 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1075.1819
869.7738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1006.0439, compared to 918.1834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 87.8605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1006.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 918.1834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 121.7005 MWK (High: 1061.8565 / Low: 940.1560). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.6267 MWK (High: 905.8939 / Low: 878.2672).

June Spread (Volatile) ±121.7005
November Spread (Stable) ±27.6267

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 64.0413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -64.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1058.0645) against the same month in 2015 (average: 689.1316), the exchange rate shifted by +368.9329 (+53.54%).

2016 Avg (February) 1058.0645
2015 Avg (February) 689.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1043.7236 966.2994 993.0509
February 1082.8287 1037.7136 1058.0645
March 1046.7055 959.9534 998.0950
April 1006.8929 951.9101 974.2990
May 1036.8535 985.1222 1009.9957
June 1061.8565 940.1560 1002.7582
July 952.3984 913.6965 938.7170
August 958.4634 925.8408 940.1679
September 963.8658 930.6764 945.2114
October 931.5254 875.1987 886.8912
November 905.8939 878.2672 895.7387
December 923.3062 879.9257 902.3742