YEARLY HIGH
0.0248 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0207 NAD

2016 MWK to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0236 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0248 was down 13.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0288, 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 124 NAD
2015 Average 129 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 93 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.01 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0241
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to NAD 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 0.0220, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 NAD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0218). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 NAD (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0187).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0236) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-5.66%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0236
2015 Avg (January) 0.0250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0248 0.0218 0.0236
February 0.0224 0.0203 0.0214
March 0.0230 0.0210 0.0220
April 0.0223 0.0207 0.0215
May 0.0224 0.0207 0.0220
June 0.0225 0.0203 0.0214
July 0.0209 0.0195 0.0202
August 0.0203 0.0186 0.0192
September 0.0203 0.0188 0.0196
October 0.0199 0.0189 0.0194
November 0.0201 0.0186 0.0194
December 0.0195 0.0187 0.0192