YEARLY HIGH
0.0207 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0187 SCR

2016 MWK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0207 was down 35.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0321, 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 104 SCR
2015 Average 136 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 86 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.93 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0199
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SCR 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 0.0189, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 SCR (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SCR (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0182).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0197) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-35.40%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0197
2015 Avg (April) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0200 0.0182 0.0190
February 0.0195 0.0171 0.0181
March 0.0199 0.0180 0.0190
April 0.0207 0.0189 0.0197
May 0.0201 0.0184 0.0191
June 0.0191 0.0179 0.0185
July 0.0189 0.0179 0.0184
August 0.0188 0.0182 0.0184
September 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
October 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184
November 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185
December 0.0189 0.0181 0.0185