YEARLY HIGH
0.1841 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1268 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1510 MWK

2016 SLL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 0.1268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1662 to the December average rate of 0.1308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1841 was up 15.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 920 MWK
2015 Average 606 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 634 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.37 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1858
0.1224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1731, compared to 0.1289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0449 MWK (High: 0.1803 / Low: 0.1354). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MWK (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1268).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+74.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1805
2015 Avg (February) 0.1035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1775 0.1576 0.1662
February 0.1841 0.1736 0.1805
March 0.1826 0.1671 0.1730
April 0.1746 0.1694 0.1717
May 0.1795 0.1728 0.1764
June 0.1803 0.1354 0.1710
July 0.1300 0.1281 0.1293
August 0.1310 0.1277 0.1292
September 0.1293 0.1271 0.1277
October 0.1284 0.1268 0.1277
November 0.1298 0.1276 0.1286
December 0.1323 0.1298 0.1308