YEARLY HIGH
37.5831 MWK
YEARLY LOW
32.9677 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.7220 MWK

2016 MDL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MDL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 37.5831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 32.9677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6154 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9218 to the December average rate of 35.9441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.5831 was up 11.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.6630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,916 MWK
2015 Average 132,585 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 164,838 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,077.09 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.1367
33.6295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 35.2864, compared to 36.1576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.9488 MWK (High: 37.2424 / Low: 34.2937). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1541 MWK (High: 36.5220 / Low: 36.3679).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9488
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1541

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 1.4417 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 36.8444) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.2165), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6279 (+52.15%).

2016 Avg (February) 36.8444
2015 Avg (February) 24.2165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7922 32.9677 33.9218
February 37.5831 35.3604 36.8444
March 37.2424 34.2937 35.4027
April 35.1638 34.3224 34.6815
May 35.6256 34.4429 35.1564
June 36.1953 34.9922 35.7119
July 36.4515 35.7050 36.0999
August 36.5284 36.2200 36.4288
September 36.5220 36.3679 36.4289
October 36.4689 35.7269 36.1645
November 36.3136 35.5690 35.8791
December 36.6171 35.4233 35.9441