2016 MWK to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MWK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MWK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 7.8849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 5.4319.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4531 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0224 to the December average rate of 7.6473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.8849 was down 21.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MWK to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.7919, compared to 7.7596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9676 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.8410 SLL (High: 7.3871 / Low: 5.5461). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0983 SLL (High: 7.8849 / Low: 7.7867).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 0.4816 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 7.8282) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.7649), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0632 (+15.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3437 | 5.6351 | 6.0224 |
| February | 5.7600 | 5.4319 | 5.5409 |
| March | 5.9841 | 5.4764 | 5.7857 |
| April | 5.9022 | 5.7270 | 5.8234 |
| May | 5.7876 | 5.5696 | 5.6704 |
| June | 7.3871 | 5.5461 | 5.9089 |
| July | 7.8068 | 7.6921 | 7.7330 |
| August | 7.8322 | 7.6358 | 7.7389 |
| September | 7.8654 | 7.7324 | 7.8339 |
| October | 7.8849 | 7.7867 | 7.8282 |
| November | 7.8351 | 7.7025 | 7.7759 |
| December | 7.7039 | 7.5559 | 7.6473 |