YEARLY HIGH
0.0712 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 PHP

2016 MWK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0690 to the December average rate of 0.0688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0712 was down 31.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1038, 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 356 PHP
2015 Average 463 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 317 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.70 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0694
0.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to PHP 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 0.0669, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0061 PHP (High: 0.0712 / Low: 0.0651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PHP (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0671).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0690) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0275 (-28.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0690
2015 Avg (January) 0.0965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0712 0.0651 0.0690
February 0.0669 0.0633 0.0644
March 0.0684 0.0636 0.0666
April 0.0691 0.0671 0.0680
May 0.0693 0.0660 0.0673
June 0.0671 0.0648 0.0658
July 0.0665 0.0655 0.0659
August 0.0657 0.0643 0.0649
September 0.0674 0.0648 0.0661
October 0.0676 0.0671 0.0673
November 0.0694 0.0674 0.0684
December 0.0697 0.0683 0.0688