YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0141 EGP

2016 MWK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 123.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0271 was up 52.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0178, 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 136 EGP
2015 Average 78 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 52 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.53 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0269
0.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to EGP 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 0.0121, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0125 EGP (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0123).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0255) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+102.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0255
2015 Avg (December) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0119 0.0107 0.0114
February 0.0109 0.0104 0.0106
March 0.0131 0.0105 0.0120
April 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
May 0.0130 0.0125 0.0128
June 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
July 0.0126 0.0124 0.0124
August 0.0124 0.0123 0.0124
September 0.0124 0.0123 0.0123
October 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
November 0.0248 0.0124 0.0217
December 0.0271 0.0246 0.0255