YEARLY HIGH
53.8421 MWK
YEARLY LOW
40.3643 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.4880 MWK

2016 NAD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 53.8421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 40.3643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4778 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3915 to the December average rate of 52.1506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.8421 was up 25.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.8877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 269,211 MWK
2015 Average 194,554 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 201,822 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,389.06 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.2078
41.4082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 45.6258, compared to 51.3502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.6258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.5556 MWK (High: 45.9199 / Low: 40.3643). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3004 MWK (High: 53.4932 / Low: 51.1928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5556
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3004

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2946 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 52.2245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 41.1285), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0960 (+26.98%).

2016 Avg (August) 52.2245
2015 Avg (August) 41.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.9199 40.3643 42.3915
February 49.2102 44.6325 46.8387
March 47.6584 43.4537 45.5441
April 48.3288 44.9165 46.6305
May 48.3283 44.6555 45.5090
June 49.2892 44.4452 46.8412
July 51.3553 47.9469 49.5924
August 53.8421 49.2692 52.2245
September 53.1171 49.1877 51.1210
October 53.0406 50.3035 51.5474
November 53.8299 49.7977 51.4655
December 53.4932 51.1928 52.1506