YEARLY HIGH
180.9721 MWK
YEARLY LOW
150.3337 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.6430 MWK

2016 MYR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 180.9721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 150.3337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6384 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.3140 to the December average rate of 162.2038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 180.9721 was up 17.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 154.4000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,619,443 MWK
2015 Average 2,545,456 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,006,674 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 612,768.41 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

180.3229
157.4041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MWK 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 171.4396, compared to 171.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.4396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.8463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 26.5330 MWK (High: 176.8667 / Low: 150.3337). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5015 MWK (High: 177.1815 / Low: 173.6800).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.5330
September Spread (Stable) ±3.5015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.3475 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 177.7202) against the same month in 2015 (average: 119.3995), the exchange rate shifted by +58.3208 (+48.85%).

2016 Avg (July) 177.7202
2015 Avg (July) 119.3995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 176.8667 150.3337 159.3140
February 180.4102 171.1662 176.9858
March 179.5241 166.2149 172.2471
April 177.5318 172.4082 174.6732
May 175.1571 168.9602 172.2343
June 178.3250 167.5726 173.1833
July 180.9721 175.3468 177.7202
August 180.1522 176.3527 178.4130
September 177.1815 173.6800 174.9875
October 174.4494 170.5960 172.0504
November 171.4035 161.4187 165.7029
December 164.2073 159.7313 162.2038