YEARLY HIGH
77.4141 MWK
YEARLY LOW
66.0705 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.4663 MWK

2016 MAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 77.4141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 66.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3437 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.6136 to the December average rate of 71.5162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 77.4141 was up 15.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 66.9967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 387,071 MWK
2015 Average 255,546 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 330,352 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,718.37 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

76.2491
69.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 72.0308, compared to 72.9017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.9017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.6696 MWK (High: 73.7401 / Low: 66.0705). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6284 MWK (High: 74.3243 / Low: 73.6959).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.6696
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9399 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 75.6459) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.1134), the exchange rate shifted by +28.5325 (+60.56%).

2016 Avg (February) 75.6459
2015 Avg (February) 47.1134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.7401 66.0705 69.6136
February 77.4141 72.8418 75.6459
March 75.1296 69.7338 71.7059
April 71.7177 69.6558 70.5418
May 72.8326 70.8323 71.9663
June 73.5660 71.3530 72.7113
July 73.3836 72.3122 72.7872
August 74.6599 73.0900 73.8313
September 74.3243 73.6959 73.9590
October 73.8948 72.2962 73.1166
November 73.3157 71.3908 72.2001
December 72.7196 70.4608 71.5162