YEARLY HIGH
58.4273 MWK
YEARLY LOW
48.3043 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5405 MWK

2016 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 58.4273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 48.3043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1230 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7146 to the December average rate of 54.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.4273 was up 14.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.9638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,137 MWK
2015 Average 187,988 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 241,522 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,614.99 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

55.7117
50.2608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 52.9255, compared to 54.1555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.9255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.1555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 7.0713 MWK (High: 58.4273 / Low: 51.3560). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1468 MWK (High: 54.8282 / Low: 53.6814).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.0713
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1468

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 2.5898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 55.2575) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.0661), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1914 (+72.32%).

2016 Avg (February) 55.2575
2015 Avg (February) 32.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.9050 50.1219 52.7146
February 58.4273 51.3560 55.2575
March 55.5866 50.1338 52.6677
April 53.0031 48.3043 50.7151
May 54.3504 49.7458 52.2606
June 55.8526 52.3936 53.9375
July 55.9828 52.9042 54.2460
August 55.0107 53.0911 54.2684
September 54.8282 53.6814 54.2597
October 55.1153 53.4828 54.2112
November 54.7523 53.3648 53.9247
December 55.2452 52.9269 54.0228