YEARLY HIGH
21.0906 IDR
YEARLY LOW
17.8406 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7446 IDR

2016 MWK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 21.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 17.8406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2501 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1327 to the December average rate of 18.5466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.0906 was down 31.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 30.7220, 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 105,453 IDR
2015 Average 135,938 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 89,203 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,250.29 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.3325
17.9351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to IDR 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 19.1326, compared to 18.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.2928 IDR (High: 21.0906 / Low: 18.7979). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2131 IDR (High: 18.2666 / Low: 18.0535).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2928
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2131

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 1.8459 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 20.1327) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.2069), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0742 (-26.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 20.1327
2015 Avg (January) 27.2069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0906 18.7979 20.1327
February 19.1787 17.8406 18.2869
March 19.6011 17.8825 18.8322
April 19.5246 19.1355 19.3362
May 19.5512 18.9602 19.2888
June 19.6311 18.6040 18.9186
July 18.6035 18.2637 18.3774
August 18.4537 18.2066 18.3186
September 18.4727 18.0189 18.2522
October 18.2666 18.0535 18.1349
November 18.8017 18.1736 18.5105
December 18.7974 18.3063 18.5466