2016 PHP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.7965 MWK

YEARLY LOW

14.0361 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.9608 MWK

2016 PHP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 15.7965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.0361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7603 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5102 to the December average rate of 14.5288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.7965 was up 11.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.1505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,949,118 MWK

2015 Average 2,730,997 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,509,034 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 440,084.12 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.6336

14.4081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 14.9707, compared to 14.9509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.3253 MWK (High: 15.3615 / Low: 14.0361). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1248 MWK (High: 14.9092 / Low: 14.7844).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3253

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 15.5314) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.1675), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3639 (+52.76%).

2016 Avg (February) 15.5314

2015 Avg (February) 10.1675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3615	14.0361	14.5102
February	15.7965	14.9469	15.5314
March	15.7346	14.6187	15.0194
April	14.9055	14.4727	14.6964
May	15.1626	14.4323	14.8701
June	15.4334	14.9016	15.1964
July	15.2601	15.0379	15.1710
August	15.5635	15.2201	15.4092
September	15.4353	14.8381	15.1269
October	14.9092	14.7844	14.8532
November	14.8448	14.4100	14.6161
December	14.6351	14.3396	14.5288