YEARLY HIGH
19.1301 MWK
YEARLY LOW
15.7998 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9376 MWK

2016 GMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 19.1301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 15.7998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3303 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4572 to the December average rate of 16.8933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.1301 was up 13.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.8606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,651 MWK
2015 Average 60,882 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 78,999 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,651.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.0137
15.6906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 17.0414, compared to 16.8338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.0584 MWK (High: 18.9749 / Low: 15.9165). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1411 MWK (High: 16.9593 / Low: 16.8182).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.0584
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1411

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4741 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 18.7368) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4250), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3118 (+79.73%).

2016 Avg (February) 18.7368
2015 Avg (February) 10.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5108 16.6664 17.4572
February 19.1301 18.1663 18.7368
March 18.9749 15.9165 17.2627
April 16.1448 15.7998 15.9675
May 16.6297 15.9368 16.2830
June 16.6959 16.2898 16.5412
July 16.8331 16.5705 16.7202
August 16.9836 16.7101 16.8376
September 16.9593 16.8182 16.8737
October 16.8968 16.6884 16.8305
November 17.0518 16.7496 16.8475
December 17.0739 16.7091 16.8933