YEARLY HIGH
2.2543 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.9434 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0244 MWK

2016 MRO to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 2.2543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 1.9434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3109 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0619 to the December average rate of 2.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2543 was up 4.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,271 MWK
2015 Average 8,068 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,717 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1827
1.9516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.0326, compared to 2.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.2037 MWK (High: 2.1650 / Low: 1.9614). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 MWK (High: 2.0229 / Low: 2.0160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2037
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1273 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.1634) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6216 (+40.31%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.1634
2015 Avg (February) 1.5418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1437 1.9755 2.0619
February 2.2543 2.0852 2.1634
March 2.1650 1.9614 2.0361
April 2.0068 1.9434 1.9708
May 1.9969 1.9559 1.9790
June 2.0038 1.9582 1.9842
July 2.0232 1.9895 2.0104
August 2.0280 2.0078 2.0210
September 2.0229 2.0160 2.0204
October 2.0230 1.9970 2.0142
November 2.0257 1.9962 2.0121
December 2.0362 2.0010 2.0195