YEARLY HIGH
1.3661 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.1952 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2679 KPW

2016 MWK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.1952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1709 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3064 to the December average rate of 1.2444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3661 was down 34.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0747, 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 6,830 KPW
2015 Average 9,168 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,976 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.53 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3317
1.2070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KPW 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 1.2834, compared to 1.2524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1380 KPW (High: 1.3661 / Low: 1.2281). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 KPW (High: 1.2541 / Low: 1.2483).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1380
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0890 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3064) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6415 (-32.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3064
2015 Avg (January) 1.9479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3661 1.2281 1.3064
February 1.2581 1.1952 1.2174
March 1.3275 1.2101 1.2873
April 1.3357 1.3058 1.3213
May 1.3199 1.2697 1.2930
June 1.2945 1.2655 1.2749
July 1.2742 1.2539 1.2610
August 1.2616 1.2474 1.2531
September 1.2541 1.2483 1.2518
October 1.2626 1.2490 1.2534
November 1.2553 1.2439 1.2509
December 1.2562 1.2364 1.2444