YEARLY HIGH
0.9284 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.7845 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8388 XOF

2016 MWK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.7845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1439 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8812 to the December average rate of 0.8605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9284 was down 34.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4087, 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 4,642 XOF
2015 Average 6,025 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,923 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.45 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8888
0.7971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to XOF 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 0.8430, compared to 0.8346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0980 XOF (High: 0.9284 / Low: 0.8304). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 XOF (High: 0.8211 / Low: 0.8119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0980
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 0.0765 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8812) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3401 (-27.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8812
2015 Avg (January) 1.2213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9284 0.8304 0.8812
February 0.8405 0.7845 0.8047
March 0.8697 0.8142 0.8473
April 0.8678 0.8410 0.8549
May 0.8486 0.8324 0.8391
June 0.8491 0.8139 0.8307
July 0.8405 0.8221 0.8337
August 0.8320 0.8085 0.8189
September 0.8211 0.8119 0.8168
October 0.8441 0.8175 0.8309
November 0.8605 0.8254 0.8468
December 0.8772 0.8434 0.8605