YEARLY HIGH
188.8311 MWK
YEARLY LOW
92.4223 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.1827 MWK

2016 SRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 188.8311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 92.4223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.4088 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.7181 to the December average rate of 98.2108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 188.8311 was up 2.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 185.1324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 944,155 MWK
2015 Average 746,814 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 462,111 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 482,044.17 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

194.1800
87.0007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 147.2766, compared to 99.0887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 48.1879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.2766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 18.5387 MWK (High: 183.5714 / Low: 165.0328). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2663 MWK (High: 101.5631 / Low: 100.2969).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.5387
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 47.1531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.1531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 185.2484) against the same month in 2015 (average: 136.0604), the exchange rate shifted by +49.1881 (+36.15%).

2016 Avg (February) 185.2484
2015 Avg (February) 136.0604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.5714 165.0328 172.7181
February 188.8311 179.1556 185.2484
March 186.3053 169.8312 175.3800
April 135.3015 118.2692 128.2270
May 125.2452 108.9407 119.7755
June 108.2134 99.8457 102.3107
July 101.5631 100.2969 101.0710
August 101.9980 97.6479 99.9575
September 100.1662 92.4223 95.9323
October 105.2502 93.9236 99.5649
November 103.2931 98.5294 99.7960
December 99.2282 96.6208 98.2108