YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0091 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 BOB

2016 MWK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0105 was down 33.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 BOB
2015 Average 70 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 46 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.78 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0102
0.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to BOB 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 0.0098, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0100) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-32.98%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0100
2015 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0105 0.0094 0.0100
February 0.0096 0.0091 0.0093
March 0.0101 0.0092 0.0098
April 0.0102 0.0099 0.0101
May 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
June 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
July 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
August 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0096 0.0096
October 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
November 0.0097 0.0096 0.0096
December 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096