YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0107 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 SBD

2016 MWK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0118 to the December average rate of 0.0109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0123 was down 32.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0182, 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 61 SBD
2015 Average 80 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 53 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0119
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SBD 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0109).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0118) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-28.23%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0118
2015 Avg (January) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0123 0.0111 0.0118
February 0.0114 0.0108 0.0110
March 0.0117 0.0109 0.0114
April 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
May 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
June 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
August 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
September 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
October 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
November 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
December 0.0111 0.0107 0.0109