2016 MWK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1553 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1350 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1430 KES

2016 MWK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1486 to the December average rate of 0.1413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1553 was down 33.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2320, 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 776 KES

2015 Average 996 KES

Yearly Trough Low 675 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1497

0.1368

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KES 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 0.1447, compared to 0.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0149 KES (High: 0.1553 / Low: 0.1404). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.1411 / Low: 0.1405).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1486) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0492 (-24.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1486

2015 Avg (January) 0.1977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1553	0.1404	0.1486
February	0.1430	0.1350	0.1379
March	0.1497	0.1365	0.1451
April	0.1501	0.1467	0.1486
May	0.1483	0.1422	0.1448
June	0.1451	0.1423	0.1433
July	0.1431	0.1412	0.1419
August	0.1423	0.1407	0.1412
September	0.1411	0.1405	0.1408
October	0.1422	0.1407	0.1411
November	0.1418	0.1408	0.1414
December	0.1431	0.1403	0.1413