2016 MWK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.4058 STD

YEARLY LOW

29.2315 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.1895 STD

2016 MWK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 34.4058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 29.2315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1743 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7136 to the December average rate of 32.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.4058 was down 34.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 52.5402, 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 172,029 STD

2015 Average 224,781 STD

Yearly Trough Low 146,157 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,871.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.9902

29.6712

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to STD 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 31.2975, compared to 31.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.5421 STD (High: 34.4058 / Low: 30.8637). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3303 STD (High: 30.6025 / Low: 30.2723).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5421

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 2.7659 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 32.7136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.5463), the exchange rate shifted by -12.8327 (-28.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 32.7136

2015 Avg (January) 45.5463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.4058	30.8637	32.7136
February	31.4589	29.2315	29.9477
March	32.3024	30.2283	31.5141
April	32.1287	31.0117	31.6698
May	31.5184	30.7929	31.0927
June	31.5804	29.4026	30.8471
July	31.1705	30.6970	31.0049
August	30.8865	30.0440	30.4391
September	30.6025	30.2723	30.4032
October	31.3959	30.1463	30.9042
November	32.1372	30.6566	31.5505
December	32.8404	31.6009	32.1872