2016 QAR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

206.7134 MWK

YEARLY LOW

180.9091 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

195.0778 MWK

2016 QAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 206.7134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 180.9091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8043 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.3639 to the December average rate of 198.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 206.7134 was up 13.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 182.2571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,033,567 MWK

2015 Average 684,479 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 904,546 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,021.50 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

204.6807

185.4770

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 192.8040, compared to 197.3516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.8040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.3516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 20.3881 MWK (High: 201.2972 / Low: 180.9091). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9244 MWK (High: 198.0036 / Low: 197.0791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.3881

September Spread (Stable) ±0.9244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.9110 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 203.0804) against the same month in 2015 (average: 123.4544), the exchange rate shifted by +79.6260 (+64.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 203.0804

2015 Avg (February) 123.4544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	201.2972	180.9091	189.3639
February	206.7134	196.4784	203.0804
March	204.2601	186.2034	192.1694
April	189.3231	185.0560	187.0773
May	194.6704	187.2826	191.2141
June	195.3472	190.8863	193.9187
July	197.1251	193.9816	195.9976
August	198.1636	195.9036	197.2627
September	198.0036	197.0791	197.4473
October	197.9134	195.7411	197.2010
November	198.7025	196.8895	197.5859
December	199.9230	196.7524	198.6148