YEARLY HIGH
0.6110 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.5031 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5759 MWK

2016 MMK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.5031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1079 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5307 to the December average rate of 0.5360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6110 was up 17.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5212, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,055 MWK
2015 Average 2,245 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,515 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.51 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6130
0.5232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.5773, compared to 0.5745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0607 MWK (High: 0.5638 / Low: 0.5031). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 MWK (High: 0.6109 / Low: 0.6012).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5935) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1572 (+36.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5935
2015 Avg (February) 0.4363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5638 0.5031 0.5307
February 0.6110 0.5559 0.5935
March 0.6003 0.5608 0.5752
April 0.5887 0.5581 0.5760
May 0.6025 0.5821 0.5935
June 0.6052 0.5856 0.5947
July 0.6109 0.6012 0.6056
August 0.6078 0.5941 0.6021
September 0.5990 0.5705 0.5851
October 0.5749 0.5581 0.5641
November 0.5630 0.5487 0.5545
December 0.5519 0.5184 0.5360