YEARLY HIGH
3.6537 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.1932 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4501 MWK

2016 GYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 3.6537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 3.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4605 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3449 to the December average rate of 3.5089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6537 was up 13.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,269 MWK
2015 Average 12,085 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 15,966 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,302.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.6144
3.2775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 3.4055, compared to 3.4946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3562 MWK (High: 3.5494 / Low: 3.1932). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 MWK (High: 3.5093 / Low: 3.4864).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3562
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 0.1929 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.5864) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1746), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4117 (+64.92%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.5864
2015 Avg (February) 2.1746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5494 3.1932 3.3449
February 3.6537 3.4720 3.5864
March 3.6037 3.2902 3.3935
April 3.3513 3.2719 3.3056
May 3.4333 3.3020 3.3765
June 3.4582 3.3736 3.4262
July 3.4972 3.4421 3.4741
August 3.5140 3.4663 3.4912
September 3.5093 3.4864 3.4970
October 3.5104 3.4738 3.4955
November 3.5259 3.4864 3.5010
December 3.5429 3.4654 3.5089