2016 NPR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8745 MWK

YEARLY LOW

6.1705 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6094 MWK

2016 NPR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 6.8745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.1705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7040 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4052 to the December average rate of 6.6618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.8745 was up 9.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.2631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,373 MWK

2015 Average 24,232 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 30,852 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,520.06 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.8113

6.3680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 6.5303, compared to 6.6885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5303

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.5593 MWK (High: 6.7298 / Low: 6.1705). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 MWK (High: 6.7316 / Low: 6.6853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5593

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2396 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.7743) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.5286), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2458 (+49.59%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.7743

2015 Avg (February) 4.5286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.7298	6.1705	6.4052
February	6.8745	6.5886	6.7743
March	6.8637	6.3421	6.5347
April	6.4918	6.3294	6.4049
May	6.5992	6.3989	6.5041
June	6.6322	6.4485	6.5587
July	6.7023	6.5560	6.6397
August	6.7316	6.6853	6.7101
September	6.7673	6.7068	6.7322
October	6.7533	6.6793	6.7303
November	6.7511	6.5640	6.6570
December	6.7194	6.5952	6.6618