YEARLY HIGH
2.2968 LBP
YEARLY LOW
2.0022 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1264 LBP

2016 MWK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.2968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 2.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2946 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1923 to the December average rate of 2.0864, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2968 was down 33.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.4689, 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 11,484 LBP
2015 Average 15,362 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 10,011 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,472.89 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2323
2.0240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LBP 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 2.1523, compared to 2.1006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2308 LBP (High: 2.2968 / Low: 2.0660). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 LBP (High: 2.1033 / Low: 2.0961).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2308
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.1509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1923) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.2718), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0796 (-33.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1923
2015 Avg (January) 3.2718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2968 2.0660 2.1923
February 2.1119 2.0022 2.0413
March 2.2249 2.0302 2.1577
April 2.2379 2.1894 2.2150
May 2.2130 2.1311 2.1690
June 2.1713 2.1184 2.1382
July 2.1358 2.1028 2.1154
August 2.1152 2.0932 2.1016
September 2.1033 2.0961 2.0992
October 2.1193 2.0932 2.1015
November 2.1072 2.0888 2.0994
December 2.1031 2.0693 2.0864