2016 PLN to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PLN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PLN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 191.5731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 164.2749.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2982 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.1759 to the December average rate of 171.8859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 191.5731 was up 13.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 169.3649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PLN to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 179.4738, compared to 180.9717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4979 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 15.1774 MWK (High: 179.4522 / Low: 164.2749). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6336 MWK (High: 188.3394 / Low: 183.7058).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.2256 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 186.8501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 122.2426), the exchange rate shifted by +64.6075 (+52.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 179.4522 | 164.2749 | 170.1759 |
| February | 191.5731 | 178.1272 | 186.8501 |
| March | 186.8361 | 178.0293 | 181.6472 |
| April | 184.0309 | 173.7969 | 179.1917 |
| May | 181.0313 | 175.6224 | 178.4391 |
| June | 185.7885 | 175.3221 | 180.5386 |
| July | 183.6994 | 176.9329 | 179.7341 |
| August | 189.8337 | 183.8231 | 187.0754 |
| September | 188.3394 | 183.7058 | 186.4542 |
| October | 187.8064 | 180.4244 | 183.9530 |
| November | 184.6635 | 171.7499 | 176.7274 |
| December | 175.2784 | 169.4039 | 171.8859 |