2016 SOS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3070 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.0681 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1980 MWK

2016 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.3070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2389 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1142 to the December average rate of 1.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3070 was up 22.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,535 MWK

2015 Average 3,730 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 5,340 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,194.54 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2773

1.0994

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.1557, compared to 1.2403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1173 MWK (High: 1.2206 / Low: 1.1033). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 MWK (High: 1.2375 / Low: 1.2235).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1173

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.2625) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2524 (+24.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.2625

2015 Avg (December) 1.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1827	1.0681	1.1142
February	1.2283	1.1640	1.2068
March	1.2206	1.1033	1.1431
April	1.1368	1.0987	1.1168
May	1.1983	1.1225	1.1525
June	1.2222	1.1694	1.2009
July	1.2449	1.2035	1.2257
August	1.2417	1.2247	1.2333
September	1.2375	1.2235	1.2323
October	1.2551	1.2185	1.2352
November	1.3014	1.2352	1.2530
December	1.3070	1.2398	1.2625