YEARLY HIGH
191.5731 MWK
YEARLY LOW
164.2749 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
180.2227 MWK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,831,462 MWK
2015 Average 2,639,920 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,285,498 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545,963.63 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

188.7654
168.4860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 179.4738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.9717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.1774
September Spread (Stable) ±4.6336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (February) 186.8501
2015 Avg (February) 122.2426

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