YEARLY HIGH
49.4333 MWK
YEARLY LOW
43.0353 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.5321 MWK

2016 MVR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 49.4333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 43.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3980 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0493 to the December average rate of 47.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.4333 was up 14.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.2758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,167 MWK
2015 Average 162,977 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 215,176 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,990.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.7129
44.2854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 45.9388, compared to 47.1253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.1253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.9404 MWK (High: 47.9757 / Low: 43.0353). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2798 MWK (High: 47.2748 / Low: 46.9950).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.9404
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2798

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 2.4938 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 48.3439) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.4485), the exchange rate shifted by +18.8954 (+64.16%).

2016 Avg (February) 48.3439
2015 Avg (February) 29.4485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.9757 43.0353 45.0493
February 49.4333 46.6368 48.3439
March 48.6076 44.2728 45.8501
April 45.5282 44.0087 44.6544
May 46.4975 44.4495 45.5267
June 47.0554 45.5025 46.2087
July 47.2789 46.4899 47.0004
August 47.7014 46.8774 47.2978
September 47.2748 46.9950 47.1128
October 47.2807 46.6156 47.0422
November 47.4168 46.7853 47.0852
December 47.7501 46.5202 47.2132