YEARLY HIGH
0.1621 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1455 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1514 NPR

2016 MWK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1562 to the December average rate of 0.1501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1621 was down 31.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2357, 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 810 NPR
2015 Average 1,043 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 727 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.98 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1571
0.1468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to NPR 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 0.1532, compared to 0.1495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0135 NPR (High: 0.1621 / Low: 0.1486). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 NPR (High: 0.1496 / Low: 0.1486).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0597 (-27.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1562
2015 Avg (January) 0.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1621 0.1486 0.1562
February 0.1518 0.1455 0.1476
March 0.1577 0.1457 0.1531
April 0.1580 0.1540 0.1561
May 0.1563 0.1515 0.1538
June 0.1551 0.1508 0.1525
July 0.1525 0.1492 0.1506
August 0.1496 0.1486 0.1490
September 0.1491 0.1478 0.1485
October 0.1497 0.1481 0.1486
November 0.1523 0.1481 0.1502
December 0.1516 0.1488 0.1501