YEARLY HIGH
33.3513 MWK
YEARLY LOW
29.4899 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2038 MWK

2016 HNL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 33.3513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 29.4899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8615 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7397 to the December average rate of 31.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.3513 was up 11.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.8940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,757 MWK
2015 Average 114,784 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 147,449 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,307.31 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.0203
29.9216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 31.0941, compared to 31.3136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.0941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.9918 MWK (High: 32.4816 / Low: 29.4899). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2093 MWK (High: 31.6034 / Low: 31.3941).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9918
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2093

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 1.8044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 32.7621) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4997 (+54.08%).

2016 Avg (February) 32.7621
2015 Avg (February) 21.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.4816 29.4899 30.7397
February 33.3513 31.8916 32.7621
March 32.8584 29.9847 30.9577
April 30.5598 29.8293 30.1798
May 31.3099 30.1785 30.8190
June 31.3475 30.7303 31.1061
July 31.6152 31.0450 31.3344
August 31.5213 31.2253 31.4235
September 31.6034 31.3941 31.4678
October 31.6552 31.1925 31.4166
November 31.5512 31.0813 31.2331
December 31.3583 30.5924 31.0060