YEARLY HIGH
535.7124 MWK
YEARLY LOW
437.1449 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
495.3080 MWK

2016 NZD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 535.7124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 437.1449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.5675 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 451.2183 to the December average rate of 508.1147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 535.7124 was up 17.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 454.2635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,678,562 MWK
2015 Average 1,734,721 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,185,725 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 492,837.45 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

532.5543
443.8241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 475.6339, compared to 514.9820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.3481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 475.6339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 514.9820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 45.8046 MWK (High: 500.1573 / Low: 454.3527). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.6568 MWK (High: 526.0654 / Low: 511.4086).

March Spread (Volatile) ±45.8046
August Spread (Stable) ±14.6568

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 18.5785 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.5785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 525.1601) against the same month in 2015 (average: 354.8088), the exchange rate shifted by +170.3513 (+48.01%).

2016 Avg (September) 525.1601
2015 Avg (September) 354.8088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 474.7595 437.1449 451.2183
February 503.4340 469.4066 490.7549
March 500.1573 454.3527 472.1764
April 481.6584 458.7680 469.2751
May 480.0052 463.0071 473.0023
June 514.2061 474.0431 497.3766
July 522.3759 497.8927 509.5836
August 526.0654 511.4086 518.9379
September 535.7124 519.9538 525.1601
October 523.5654 505.9132 514.2042
November 528.7242 503.9608 513.8915
December 522.0409 493.8186 508.1147