YEARLY HIGH
0.1313 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1127 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1252 MWK

2016 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1170 to the December average rate of 0.1249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1313 was up 14.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 657 MWK
2015 Average 477 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 564 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.00 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1311
0.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1230, compared to 0.1274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0117 MWK (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1186). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MWK (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1288).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1275) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+35.22%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1275
2015 Avg (February) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1233 0.1127 0.1170
February 0.1313 0.1214 0.1275
March 0.1303 0.1186 0.1228
April 0.1238 0.1201 0.1221
May 0.1259 0.1215 0.1238
June 0.1258 0.1221 0.1248
July 0.1290 0.1259 0.1276
August 0.1305 0.1287 0.1298
September 0.1301 0.1288 0.1294
October 0.1298 0.1259 0.1279
November 0.1258 0.1239 0.1247
December 0.1270 0.1238 0.1249