YEARLY HIGH
1.9877 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.6367 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7400 MMK

2016 MWK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.9877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.6367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3510 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8862 to the December average rate of 1.8665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9877 was down 21.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5318, 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 9,939 MMK
2015 Average 11,222 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 8,183 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,755.22 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9097
1.6279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MMK 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 1.7358, compared to 1.7441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2141 MMK (High: 1.9877 / Low: 1.7737). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 MMK (High: 1.6633 / Low: 1.6368).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2141
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1998 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8862) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2271), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3409 (-15.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8862
2015 Avg (January) 2.2271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9877 1.7737 1.8862
February 1.7990 1.6367 1.6864
March 1.7833 1.6659 1.7394
April 1.7918 1.6987 1.7365
May 1.7180 1.6598 1.6850
June 1.7076 1.6523 1.6816
July 1.6633 1.6368 1.6514
August 1.6831 1.6452 1.6611
September 1.7530 1.6694 1.7094
October 1.7918 1.7395 1.7730
November 1.8224 1.7762 1.8035
December 1.9291 1.8118 1.8665