YEARLY HIGH
551.4862 MWK
YEARLY LOW
473.6154 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
514.4041 MWK

2016 LYD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 551.4862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 473.6154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.8707 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 497.7346 to the December average rate of 504.9543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 551.4862 was up 14.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 480.8556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,757,431 MWK
2015 Average 1,834,225 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,368,077 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389,353.65 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

541.7150
493.7364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 514.2832, compared to 514.5250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 514.2832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 514.5250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 58.1271 MWK (High: 531.7425 / Low: 473.6154). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0957 MWK (High: 523.0573 / Low: 518.9616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.1271
September Spread (Stable) ±4.0957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 29.3496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.3496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 537.7168) against the same month in 2015 (average: 331.0348), the exchange rate shifted by +206.6820 (+62.44%).

2016 Avg (February) 537.7168
2015 Avg (February) 331.0348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 531.7425 473.6154 497.7346
February 551.4862 515.8086 537.7168
March 541.2501 493.0367 508.3672
April 514.5036 497.0624 504.6464
May 537.1572 500.1769 518.7798
June 530.2863 511.4451 518.4545
July 522.7712 512.1069 515.4696
August 523.5857 514.2648 520.3549
September 523.0573 518.9616 521.0452
October 521.5887 509.2555 515.6525
November 515.9831 504.5630 509.6734
December 510.5878 497.9589 504.9543