YEARLY HIGH
247.0825 MWK
YEARLY LOW
211.0958 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.2077 MWK

2016 LTL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 247.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 211.0958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9867 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.7052 to the December average rate of 220.7299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 247.0825 was up 15.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 213.5439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,235,412 MWK
2015 Average 823,214 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,055,479 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179,933.28 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

243.1019
218.6960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 229.7112, compared to 230.7042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.7112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 230.7042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 23.9554 MWK (High: 235.0512 / Low: 211.0958). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8313 MWK (High: 237.1851 / Low: 234.3538).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.9554
September Spread (Stable) ±2.8313

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 12.7370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.7370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 241.0681) against the same month in 2015 (average: 151.0076), the exchange rate shifted by +90.0604 (+59.64%).

2016 Avg (February) 241.0681
2015 Avg (February) 151.0076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 235.0512 211.0958 221.7052
February 247.0825 231.1759 241.0681
March 239.1398 221.2878 228.3311
April 228.3305 222.7775 225.2459
May 232.8204 225.9710 229.8860
June 235.0532 228.4470 232.0309
July 233.3890 229.6051 231.4023
August 237.5837 232.0411 235.1874
September 237.1851 234.3538 236.3814
October 236.5115 230.2694 233.3436
November 233.4309 220.8214 227.1807
December 225.4108 216.1158 220.7299