YEARLY HIGH
0.1340 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1121 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1258 LRD

2016 MWK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.1340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1242 to the December average rate of 0.1271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1340 was down 33.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2012, 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 670 LRD
2015 Average 875 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 561 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.24 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1316
0.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LRD 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0168 LRD (High: 0.1325 / Low: 0.1157). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LRD (High: 0.1280 / Low: 0.1266).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1905), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0613 (-32.20%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1291
2015 Avg (April) 0.1905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1325 0.1157 0.1242
February 0.1179 0.1121 0.1143
March 0.1249 0.1138 0.1211
April 0.1340 0.1233 0.1291
May 0.1327 0.1277 0.1300
June 0.1302 0.1272 0.1282
July 0.1281 0.1257 0.1265
August 0.1320 0.1253 0.1278
September 0.1280 0.1266 0.1272
October 0.1288 0.1254 0.1274
November 0.1273 0.1254 0.1265
December 0.1303 0.1252 0.1271