YEARLY HIGH
12.4573 MWK
YEARLY LOW
10.6950 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2845 MWK

2016 HTG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 12.4573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 10.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7623 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8847 to the December average rate of 10.8649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.4573 was up 6.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.6675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,287 MWK
2015 Average 48,949 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 53,475 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,811.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.3932
10.7260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 11.4729, compared to 11.0962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.1568 MWK (High: 12.0971 / Low: 10.9403). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1190 MWK (High: 11.3390 / Low: 11.2201).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1568
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9414 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 12.2543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.6460), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6082 (+27.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 12.2543
2015 Avg (February) 9.6460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2885 11.5638 11.8847
February 12.4573 12.0286 12.2543
March 12.0971 10.9403 11.3129
April 11.0554 10.8121 10.9603
May 11.3729 10.9401 11.1714
June 11.3546 11.1271 11.2536
July 11.3390 11.2201 11.2806
August 11.3210 11.0970 11.2070
September 11.1570 10.9901 11.0728
October 11.1401 10.9854 11.0599
November 11.2419 10.9518 11.0919
December 11.0947 10.6950 10.8649