2016 SDG to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

123.5532 MWK

YEARLY LOW

106.8736 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

115.2669 MWK

2016 SDG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 123.5532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 106.8736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6796 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.7312 to the December average rate of 111.3742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 123.5532 was up 14.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 107.6443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 617,766 MWK

2015 Average 413,949 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 534,368 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,397.90 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

122.2379

110.3400

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SDG 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 115.1365, compared to 115.3973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.1365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.3973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.7371 MWK (High: 119.6107 / Low: 106.8736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9760 MWK (High: 118.3558 / Low: 117.3798).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.7371

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9760

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 6.4352 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 121.2464) against the same month in 2015 (average: 75.4130), the exchange rate shifted by +45.8334 (+60.78%).

2016 Avg (February) 121.2464

2015 Avg (February) 75.4130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.6107	106.8736	112.7312
February	123.5532	117.6523	121.2464
March	121.8687	111.1529	114.8112
April	113.1458	110.5832	111.6906
May	116.4111	111.8820	114.3020
June	117.0961	114.2640	116.0373
July	118.2594	116.3196	117.3655
August	118.3558	117.3798	118.1596
September	118.4659	117.2333	118.1091
October	118.4054	111.2546	116.0437
November	113.0412	110.4363	111.3315
December	112.0812	110.5217	111.3742