YEARLY HIGH
4.8750 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4.0968 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4768 MGA

2016 MWK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 4.0968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7782 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6606 to the December average rate of 4.6108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8750 was down 35.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.5471, 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 24,375 MGA
2015 Average 31,500 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 20,484 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,891.11 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.7210
4.1570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MGA 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 4.5700, compared to 4.3836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4805 MGA (High: 4.8750 / Low: 4.3945). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1058 MGA (High: 4.7275 / Low: 4.6218).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4805
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3516 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.6606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.7666), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1060 (-19.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.6606
2015 Avg (January) 5.7666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8750 4.3945 4.6606
February 4.4657 4.1938 4.3090
March 4.7796 4.3123 4.5858
April 4.7275 4.6218 4.6740
May 4.6397 4.4929 4.5675
June 4.6894 4.5752 4.6230
July 4.5595 4.0968 4.3132
August 4.2434 4.1142 4.2040
September 4.3272 4.2146 4.2417
October 4.4986 4.3268 4.4252
November 4.6069 4.3819 4.5066
December 4.7331 4.5587 4.6108