2016 MWK to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6605 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.2329 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3627 CDF

2016 MWK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.6605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.2329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4276 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3452 to the December average rate of 1.6107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6605 was down 22.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1383, 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 8,302 CDF

2015 Average 9,435 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 6,164 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,137.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6462

1.2201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to CDF 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 1.3255, compared to 1.3999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3148 CDF (High: 1.5874 / Low: 1.2726). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 CDF (High: 1.3676 / Low: 1.3498).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3148

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 0.0896 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6107) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1194 (+8.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6107

2015 Avg (December) 1.4913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4078	1.2667	1.3452
February	1.2975	1.2329	1.2556
March	1.3683	1.2410	1.3259
April	1.3768	1.3478	1.3624
May	1.3626	1.3072	1.3331
June	1.3700	1.2913	1.3308
July	1.3641	1.3218	1.3334
August	1.3676	1.3498	1.3599
September	1.3672	1.3483	1.3579
October	1.3673	1.3327	1.3526
November	1.5874	1.2726	1.3850
December	1.6605	1.5634	1.6107