YEARLY HIGH
1.7068 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.4433 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6016 MWK

2016 KMF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.7068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.4433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2635 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5268 to the December average rate of 1.5488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7068 was up 15.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,534 MWK
2015 Average 5,619 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 7,216 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,317.46 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6821
1.5127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.5966, compared to 1.6067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1741 MWK (High: 1.6174 / Low: 1.4433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 MWK (High: 1.6414 / Low: 1.6204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1741
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

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 0.0866 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.6680) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6312 (+60.87%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.6680
2015 Avg (February) 1.0368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6174 1.4433 1.5268
February 1.7068 1.5917 1.6680
March 1.6426 1.5414 1.5814
April 1.5936 1.5419 1.5694
May 1.6262 1.5831 1.6057
June 1.6522 1.5956 1.6281
July 1.6550 1.5961 1.6311
August 1.6426 1.6019 1.6189
September 1.6414 1.6204 1.6361
October 1.6363 1.5890 1.6205
November 1.6276 1.5492 1.5848
December 1.5746 1.5166 1.5488