2016 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.8905 MWK

YEARLY LOW

40.2905 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.4816 MWK

2016 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 53.8905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 40.2905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6000 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3778 to the December average rate of 52.1511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.8905 was up 25.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.9823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269,453 MWK

2015 Average 194,531 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 201,452 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,000.07 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.1818

41.3956

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 45.6224, compared to 51.3409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.6224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.8462 MWK (High: 46.1367 / Low: 40.2905). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2941 MWK (High: 53.4869 / Low: 51.1928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.8462

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 51.4900) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.7410), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7489 (+26.38%).

2016 Avg (November) 51.4900

2015 Avg (November) 40.7410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.1367	40.2905	42.3778
February	49.2635	44.5779	46.8321
March	47.6537	43.6458	45.5519
April	48.3356	44.9165	46.6343
May	48.3283	44.6555	45.5067
June	49.2892	44.4452	46.8313
July	51.4786	48.0025	49.6087
August	53.8384	49.4730	52.1996
September	53.1894	49.4256	51.0778
October	53.1213	50.2652	51.5180
November	53.8905	49.8591	51.4900
December	53.4869	51.1928	52.1511