YEARLY HIGH
11.0173 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.9049 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5728 MWK

2016 INR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 11.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.9049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1123 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2481 to the December average rate of 10.6652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.0173 was up 9.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,754,314 MWK
2015 Average 1,938,806 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,476,233 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,080.61 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.8921
10.1895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 10.4474, compared to 10.6982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.8962 MWK (High: 10.8011 / Low: 9.9049). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0958 MWK (High: 10.7801 / Low: 10.6842).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8962
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0958

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 0.3757 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 10.4579) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.0964), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3614 (+47.37%).

2016 Avg (March) 10.4579
2015 Avg (March) 7.0964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8011 9.9049 10.2481
February 10.9802 10.5333 10.8335
March 11.0173 10.1679 10.4579
April 10.3789 10.1236 10.2489
May 10.5573 10.2376 10.3990
June 10.6167 10.3155 10.4969
July 10.7307 10.4984 10.6287
August 10.7801 10.6842 10.7295
September 10.8206 10.7186 10.7701
October 10.8063 10.6918 10.7625
November 10.8046 10.4863 10.6330
December 10.7724 10.5444 10.6652