YEARLY HIGH
3.4240 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2.9914 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2742 MWK

2016 SYP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 3.4240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.9914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4326 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1344 to the December average rate of 3.3868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.4240 was up 8.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,120 MWK
2015 Average 12,816 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 14,957 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,162.97 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.4152
3.0743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 3.1972, compared to 3.3513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3418 MWK (High: 3.3332 / Low: 2.9914). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 MWK (High: 3.3664 / Low: 3.3440).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3418
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1796 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.3643) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3589), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0054 (+42.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.3643
2015 Avg (February) 2.3589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3332 2.9914 3.1344
February 3.4240 3.2541 3.3643
March 3.3836 3.0859 3.1847
April 3.1390 3.0700 3.1027
May 3.2327 3.1055 3.1726
June 3.2656 3.1710 3.2244
July 3.3303 3.2619 3.3042
August 3.3619 3.3171 3.3417
September 3.3664 3.3440 3.3558
October 3.3675 3.3307 3.3556
November 3.3843 3.3497 3.3639
December 3.4130 3.3586 3.3868