2016 PGK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

248.4312 MWK

YEARLY LOW

214.9549 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.9206 MWK

2016 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 248.4312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 214.9549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.4763 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.6908 to the December average rate of 227.8693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 248.4312 was up 12.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 220.3164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,242,156 MWK

2015 Average 898,125 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,074,775 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,381.41 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

245.7629

215.6934

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 227.1054, compared to 226.7359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.1054

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.7359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 24.7631 MWK (High: 244.9569 / Low: 220.1938). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8872 MWK (High: 227.4584 / Low: 225.5712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.7631

August Spread (Stable) ±1.8872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.8087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 243.2571) against the same month in 2015 (average: 170.6477), the exchange rate shifted by +72.6094 (+42.55%).

2016 Avg (February) 243.2571

2015 Avg (February) 170.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	240.5287	218.8814	228.6908
February	248.4312	237.1101	243.2571
March	244.9569	220.1938	228.4484
April	222.2631	215.5143	218.1992
May	226.9504	214.9549	220.4843
June	227.0469	219.5715	223.5526
July	227.5945	223.3429	225.5756
August	227.4584	225.5712	226.7959
September	227.6368	225.3555	226.7937
October	227.4321	225.0522	226.5846
November	228.0820	225.0884	226.7960
December	229.8612	225.7497	227.8693