YEARLY HIGH
0.2696 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2361 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2503 DJF

2016 MWK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.2361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2579 to the December average rate of 0.2468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2696 was down 34.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4092, 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 1,348 DJF
2015 Average 1,809 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,181 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.48 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2629
0.2382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to DJF 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 0.2533, compared to 0.2473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0273 DJF (High: 0.2696 / Low: 0.2423). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 DJF (High: 0.2476 / Low: 0.2457).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2579) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1271 (-33.02%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2579
2015 Avg (January) 0.3850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2696 0.2423 0.2579
February 0.2484 0.2361 0.2403
March 0.2621 0.2390 0.2541
April 0.2637 0.2579 0.2609
May 0.2606 0.2508 0.2552
June 0.2556 0.2495 0.2518
July 0.2512 0.2470 0.2485
August 0.2486 0.2456 0.2470
September 0.2476 0.2457 0.2468
October 0.2492 0.2462 0.2474
November 0.2484 0.2463 0.2474
December 0.2497 0.2444 0.2468