YEARLY HIGH
45.5279 IRR
YEARLY LOW
40.1022 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4699 IRR

2016 MWK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 45.5279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 40.1022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4257 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.5459 to the December average rate of 41.5853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 45.5279 was down 32.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 67.2639, 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 227,639 IRR
2015 Average 294,040 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 200,511 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,128.37 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

44.7494
40.4548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to IRR 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 43.0728, compared to 41.8669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.0728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.8669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.6101 IRR (High: 45.5279 / Low: 40.9178). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1819 IRR (High: 41.8978 / Low: 41.7159).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6101
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1819

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 2.7333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 43.5459) against the same month in 2015 (average: 58.9977), the exchange rate shifted by -15.4517 (-26.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 43.5459
2015 Avg (January) 58.9977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.5279 40.9178 43.5459
February 41.9300 40.1022 40.8126
March 44.6095 40.6111 43.2315
April 44.8637 43.8986 44.3915
May 44.3698 42.7659 43.4954
June 43.5967 42.5773 42.9599
July 43.0541 41.9014 42.2322
August 42.1551 41.6643 41.8674
September 41.8978 41.7159 41.8345
October 42.1941 41.7195 41.8762
November 41.9502 41.5702 41.8058
December 41.9796 41.3104 41.5853