YEARLY HIGH
5.2328 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.5664 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8607 MWK

2016 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 5.2328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4.5664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6663 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7874 to the December average rate of 4.8488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.2328 was up 13.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.5962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,164 MWK
2015 Average 18,281 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 22,832 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,331.70 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1760
4.6309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 4.8308, compared to 4.8907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.5451 MWK (High: 5.1412 / Low: 4.5962). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 MWK (High: 4.8703 / Low: 4.8229).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5451
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3199 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.1306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3832), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7474 (+51.65%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.1306
2015 Avg (February) 3.3832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0623 4.5664 4.7874
February 5.2328 4.9925 5.1306
March 5.1412 4.5962 4.8107
April 4.7274 4.6196 4.6763
May 4.8146 4.6621 4.7522
June 4.9008 4.6912 4.8274
July 4.9320 4.8427 4.8930
August 4.9511 4.9014 4.9336
September 4.9601 4.8952 4.9324
October 4.9068 4.8461 4.8836
November 4.8703 4.8229 4.8526
December 4.9000 4.7910 4.8488