YEARLY HIGH
2.1938 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.8303 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0788 MWK

2016 KZT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.8303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3634 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9040 to the December average rate of 2.1632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1938 was down 23.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,969 MWK
2015 Average 11,470 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,152 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,817.12 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1891
1.8781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 2.0346, compared to 2.1231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2196 MWK (High: 2.1494 / Low: 1.9298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 MWK (High: 2.1766 / Low: 2.1386).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2196
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.1632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2374 (+12.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.1632
2015 Avg (December) 1.9258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9971 1.8303 1.9040
February 2.1494 1.9298 2.0646
March 2.1418 1.9536 2.0267
April 2.1012 1.9666 2.0213
May 2.1324 2.0611 2.0946
June 2.1217 2.0628 2.0964
July 2.1163 2.0288 2.0886
August 2.1216 2.0289 2.0881
September 2.1428 2.0899 2.1212
October 2.1766 2.1386 2.1610
November 2.1451 2.0849 2.1164
December 2.1938 2.1371 2.1632