2016 LBP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4995 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.4354 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4706 MWK

2016 LBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.4995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4566 to the December average rate of 0.4793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4995 was up 13.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,497 MWK

2015 Average 1,653 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,177 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.29 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4939

0.4476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4651, compared to 0.4761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0486 MWK (High: 0.4840 / Low: 0.4354). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MWK (High: 0.4771 / Low: 0.4754).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.4900) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1918 (+64.31%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.4900

2015 Avg (February) 0.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4840	0.4354	0.4566
February	0.4995	0.4735	0.4900
March	0.4926	0.4495	0.4639
April	0.4567	0.4469	0.4515
May	0.4692	0.4519	0.4611
June	0.4720	0.4605	0.4677
July	0.4756	0.4682	0.4727
August	0.4777	0.4728	0.4758
September	0.4771	0.4754	0.4764
October	0.4777	0.4718	0.4759
November	0.4787	0.4746	0.4763
December	0.4833	0.4755	0.4793