2016 KPW to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8367 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.7320 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7893 MWK

2016 KPW to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.8367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.7320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1047 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7662 to the December average rate of 0.8036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8367 was up 13.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,184 MWK

2015 Average 2,769 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,660 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 523.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8281

0.7504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.7800, compared to 0.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0822 MWK (High: 0.8143 / Low: 0.7320). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MWK (High: 0.8011 / Low: 0.7974).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.8217) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3222 (+64.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.8217

2015 Avg (February) 0.4995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8143	0.7320	0.7662
February	0.8367	0.7948	0.8217
March	0.8264	0.7533	0.7776
April	0.7658	0.7487	0.7569
May	0.7876	0.7576	0.7735
June	0.7902	0.7725	0.7844
July	0.7975	0.7848	0.7930
August	0.8017	0.7927	0.7981
September	0.8011	0.7974	0.7989
October	0.8007	0.7920	0.7979
November	0.8039	0.7966	0.7994
December	0.8088	0.7961	0.8036