2016 SBD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

93.6559 MWK

YEARLY LOW

81.3761 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.7725 MWK

2016 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 93.6559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 81.3761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2797 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.6819 to the December average rate of 91.6585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 93.6559 was up 14.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 81.6037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 468,279 MWK

2015 Average 316,610 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 406,881 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,398.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.5020

83.9710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 88.1836, compared to 91.3613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.1836

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.3613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 8.7567 MWK (High: 90.1328 / Low: 81.3761). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1177 MWK (High: 92.0140 / Low: 90.8963).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.7567

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1177

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 3.2514 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 91.6585) against the same month in 2015 (average: 76.8436), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8148 (+19.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 91.6585

2015 Avg (December) 76.8436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.1328	81.3761	84.6819
February	92.7400	87.8216	91.0254
March	92.0280	85.1086	87.7739
April	87.4221	84.4267	85.8975
May	90.8674	87.4093	89.2700
June	91.2003	89.1319	90.4530
July	91.0338	89.2256	90.4485
August	92.3847	91.1289	91.7911
September	92.5180	90.9799	91.7243
October	92.0140	90.8963	91.5736
November	91.7460	90.0686	90.9717
December	93.6559	90.2136	91.6585