2016 GHS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

192.0229 MWK

YEARLY LOW

166.8140 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

179.9878 MWK

2016 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 192.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 166.8140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2089 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.1343 to the December average rate of 170.6956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 192.0229 was up 10.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 173.8828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 960,114 MWK

2015 Average 661,970 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 834,070 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,044.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

188.0237

169.1203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 180.9310, compared to 179.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.9310

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 14.8059 MWK (High: 190.7146 / Low: 175.9087). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4361 MWK (High: 181.7622 / Low: 179.3261).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.8059

July Spread (Stable) ±2.4361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.5576 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 186.4484) against the same month in 2015 (average: 131.3560), the exchange rate shifted by +55.0924 (+41.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 186.4484

2015 Avg (February) 131.3560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	184.5741	172.5129	177.1343
February	192.0229	180.2931	186.4484
March	190.7146	175.9087	181.4229
April	181.3899	175.7739	177.8393
May	184.6401	178.0855	181.5595
June	184.7081	178.7146	181.1814
July	181.7622	179.3261	180.7792
August	184.1377	180.4659	182.1741
September	182.6965	180.0221	181.5708
October	182.2424	178.9453	180.7948
November	181.6254	167.1531	178.2531
December	175.7264	166.8140	170.6956