2016 GEL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

333.1171 MWK

YEARLY LOW

256.0363 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

301.1803 MWK

2016 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 333.1171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 256.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.0808 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.9975 to the December average rate of 272.7965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 333.1171 was up 20.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 276.7979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,665,586 MWK

2015 Average 1,135,340 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,280,181 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385,404.07 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

327.2145

267.8494

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 303.1703, compared to 299.1902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.1703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.1902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 33.4985 MWK (High: 333.1171 / Low: 299.6186). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2680 MWK (High: 307.8020 / Low: 303.5339).

June Spread (Volatile) ±33.4985

July Spread (Stable) ±4.2680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 18.3517 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 322.2674) against the same month in 2015 (average: 194.7524), the exchange rate shifted by +127.5150 (+65.48%).

2016 Avg (June) 322.2674

2015 Avg (June) 194.7524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	297.1182	273.1334	282.9975
February	303.7789	287.6678	297.8790
March	301.5644	289.0744	294.6555
April	309.5232	294.7665	301.9422
May	331.0630	306.2154	319.2801
June	333.1171	299.6186	322.2674
July	307.8020	303.5339	304.9324
August	316.3942	304.1998	309.9694
September	314.4615	307.3392	311.3083
October	308.4223	301.3771	304.9866
November	299.8195	283.9257	291.1482
December	283.4723	256.0363	272.7965