2016 RWF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9981 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.8600 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9115 MWK

2016 RWF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.9981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.8600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1382 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9208 to the December average rate of 0.8764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9981 was up 12.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,991 MWK

2015 Average 3,491 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 4,300 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 690.82 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9911

0.8660

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.9267, compared to 0.8962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9267

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0985 MWK (High: 0.9780 / Low: 0.8795). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 MWK (High: 0.9044 / Low: 0.8929).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0985

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0574 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.9807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3294 (+50.58%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.9807

2015 Avg (February) 0.6513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9780	0.8795	0.9208
February	0.9981	0.9578	0.9807
March	0.9738	0.8995	0.9233
April	0.9141	0.8666	0.8945
May	0.9495	0.8941	0.9149
June	0.9556	0.8926	0.9262
July	0.9486	0.9052	0.9253
August	0.9179	0.8867	0.9057
September	0.9044	0.8929	0.8975
October	0.8993	0.8794	0.8908
November	0.8991	0.8743	0.8813
December	0.8878	0.8600	0.8764