YEARLY HIGH
0.0561 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0474 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0534 MWK

2016 IDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0497 to the December average rate of 0.0539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0561 was up 16.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 560,520 MWK
2015 Average 371,411 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 474,144 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,375.82 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0557
0.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0523, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 MWK (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0474). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0547).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+55.41%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0547
2015 Avg (February) 0.0352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0532 0.0474 0.0497
February 0.0561 0.0521 0.0547
March 0.0559 0.0510 0.0532
April 0.0523 0.0512 0.0517
May 0.0527 0.0511 0.0518
June 0.0538 0.0509 0.0529
July 0.0548 0.0538 0.0544
August 0.0549 0.0542 0.0546
September 0.0555 0.0541 0.0548
October 0.0554 0.0547 0.0551
November 0.0550 0.0532 0.0540
December 0.0546 0.0532 0.0539