YEARLY HIGH
0.1152 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0937 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0985 KGS

2016 MWK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.0958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1152 was down 20.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1452, 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 576 KGS
2015 Average 651 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 468 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.68 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1117
0.0927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KGS 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 0.1017, compared to 0.0953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0116 KGS (High: 0.1152 / Low: 0.1036). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KGS (High: 0.0962 / Low: 0.0954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1102) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-14.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1102
2015 Avg (January) 0.1284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1152 0.1036 0.1102
February 0.1055 0.0989 0.1012
March 0.1064 0.0988 0.1034
April 0.1038 0.0994 0.1013
May 0.1004 0.0963 0.0982
June 0.0982 0.0947 0.0961
July 0.0955 0.0937 0.0943
August 0.0964 0.0948 0.0955
September 0.0962 0.0946 0.0956
October 0.0958 0.0945 0.0951
November 0.0962 0.0954 0.0958
December 0.0969 0.0952 0.0958