2016 LRD to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 8.9199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 7.4651.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4548 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0627 to the December average rate of 7.8665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.9199 was up 16.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.6712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
LRD to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.0537, compared to 7.8682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1855 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0930 MWK (High: 8.6397 / Low: 7.5468). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0884 MWK (High: 7.9017 / Low: 7.8133).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5148 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 8.7493) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.3004), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4489 (+65.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6397 | 7.5468 | 8.0627 |
| February | 8.9199 | 8.4819 | 8.7493 |
| March | 8.7851 | 8.0083 | 8.2658 |
| April | 8.1116 | 7.4651 | 7.7509 |
| May | 7.8326 | 7.5330 | 7.6923 |
| June | 7.8597 | 7.6810 | 7.8015 |
| July | 7.9536 | 7.8045 | 7.9031 |
| August | 7.9811 | 7.5785 | 7.8265 |
| September | 7.9017 | 7.8133 | 7.8590 |
| October | 7.9748 | 7.7655 | 7.8514 |
| November | 7.9735 | 7.8565 | 7.9027 |
| December | 7.9882 | 7.6732 | 7.8665 |