2016 KGS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6777 MWK

YEARLY LOW

8.6814 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.1700 MWK

2016 KGS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 10.6777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.6814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9962 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0863 to the December average rate of 10.4431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.6777 was up 20.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,388 MWK

2015 Average 38,587 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 43,407 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,981.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.7551

8.9345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 9.8518, compared to 10.4882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.9755 MWK (High: 9.6569 / Low: 8.6814). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0868 MWK (High: 10.4822 / Low: 10.3954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9755

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 10.6034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.3034), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3000 (+45.18%).

2016 Avg (July) 10.6034

2015 Avg (July) 7.3034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6569	8.6814	9.0863
February	10.1160	9.4754	9.8834
March	10.1197	9.3961	9.6809
April	10.0576	9.6307	9.8728
May	10.3853	9.9577	10.1858
June	10.5564	10.1790	10.4014
July	10.6777	10.4761	10.6034
August	10.5514	10.3780	10.4695
September	10.5738	10.3993	10.4605
October	10.5848	10.4358	10.5190
November	10.4822	10.3954	10.4341
December	10.5027	10.3233	10.4431