YEARLY HIGH
0.0982 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0757 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0856 MWK

2016 GNF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0891 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0982 was up 14.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0858, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 491 MWK
2015 Average 339 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 379 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0979
0.0761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0921, compared to 0.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0186 MWK (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0791). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MWK (High: 0.0796 / Low: 0.0786).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0961) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+54.07%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0961
2015 Avg (February) 0.0623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0941 0.0853 0.0891
February 0.0982 0.0922 0.0961
March 0.0974 0.0889 0.0919
April 0.0912 0.0887 0.0898
May 0.0965 0.0903 0.0941
June 0.0976 0.0791 0.0915
July 0.0812 0.0790 0.0797
August 0.0805 0.0783 0.0794
September 0.0799 0.0786 0.0791
October 0.0796 0.0786 0.0790
November 0.0800 0.0782 0.0789
December 0.0792 0.0757 0.0780