2016 SGD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

536.1963 MWK

YEARLY LOW

461.5382 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

514.5777 MWK

2016 SGD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 536.1963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 461.5382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.6581 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 481.6760 to the December average rate of 503.4510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 536.1963 was up 14.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 468.6459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,680,982 MWK

2015 Average 1,809,422 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,307,691 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,290.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

537.9127

476.5635

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 508.6701, compared to 520.4854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 508.6701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 520.4854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 53.1267 MWK (High: 514.6649 / Low: 461.5382). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6255 MWK (High: 533.1848 / Low: 525.5593).

January Spread (Volatile) ±53.1267

September Spread (Stable) ±7.6255

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 16.3865 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.3865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 532.8003) against the same month in 2015 (average: 379.5553), the exchange rate shifted by +153.2450 (+40.37%).

2016 Avg (August) 532.8003

2015 Avg (August) 379.5553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	514.6649	461.5382	481.6760
February	536.1958	504.1938	526.4271
March	532.1864	495.4600	510.0406
April	512.4964	499.3814	504.3782
May	513.9952	498.8081	508.0459
June	530.6318	504.5679	521.4529
July	533.8737	524.2789	528.8299
August	536.1963	527.8126	532.8003
September	533.1848	525.5593	528.8323
October	526.5825	513.8602	519.2233
November	518.7314	503.4719	509.7755
December	511.4556	494.9479	503.4510