YEARLY HIGH
0.1881 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1623 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1753 MWK

2016 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1703 to the December average rate of 0.1787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1881 was up 15.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 940 MWK
2015 Average 613 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 811 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.94 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1852
0.1682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.1738, compared to 0.1769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0190 MWK (High: 0.1813 / Low: 0.1623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MWK (High: 0.1767 / Low: 0.1752).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1838) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0730 (+65.88%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1838
2015 Avg (February) 0.1108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1813 0.1623 0.1703
February 0.1881 0.1772 0.1838
March 0.1856 0.1681 0.1748
April 0.1714 0.1673 0.1696
May 0.1741 0.1678 0.1713
June 0.1750 0.1704 0.1728
July 0.1769 0.1734 0.1754
August 0.1768 0.1749 0.1760
September 0.1767 0.1752 0.1761
October 0.1779 0.1747 0.1765
November 0.1810 0.1773 0.1787
December 0.1804 0.1756 0.1787