YEARLY HIGH
21.1621 MWK
YEARLY LOW
18.3319 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9976 MWK

2016 MUR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 21.1621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 18.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8302 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1207 to the December average rate of 20.1257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.1621 was up 14.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.5135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,811 MWK
2015 Average 70,952 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 91,659 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,151.16 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.8456
18.9639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 19.7628, compared to 20.2325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.9268 MWK (High: 20.2586 / Low: 18.3319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2145 MWK (High: 20.4541 / Low: 20.2396).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9268
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2145

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 1.0244 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 20.6888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.5557), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1330 (+52.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 20.6888
2015 Avg (February) 13.5557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2586 18.3319 19.1207
February 21.1621 19.9148 20.6888
March 20.6961 19.1127 19.6644
April 19.6540 19.2266 19.4045
May 20.1072 19.4022 19.7920
June 20.1458 19.5457 19.9064
July 20.2917 19.9539 20.1575
August 20.7096 20.1958 20.4494
September 20.4541 20.2396 20.3742
October 20.3324 20.0193 20.1768
November 20.2559 19.9460 20.1110
December 20.2503 19.8941 20.1257