2016 SZL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.8390 MWK

YEARLY LOW

40.3716 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.4834 MWK

2016 SZL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 53.8390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 40.3716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.4675 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3889 to the December average rate of 52.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.8390 was up 25.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.8891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269,195 MWK

2015 Average 194,558 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 201,858 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,337.25 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.2606

41.4006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 45.6197, compared to 51.3471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.6197

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.5535 MWK (High: 45.9251 / Low: 40.3716). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3453 MWK (High: 53.5660 / Low: 51.2208).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5535

December Spread (Stable) ±2.3453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2741 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 51.4772) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.7397), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7375 (+26.36%).

2016 Avg (November) 51.4772

2015 Avg (November) 40.7397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.9251	40.3716	42.3889
February	49.2050	44.5570	46.8166
March	47.6523	43.4535	45.5425
April	48.3782	44.8994	46.6279
May	48.3300	44.6583	45.5101
June	49.2591	44.4452	46.8322
July	51.3062	47.9430	49.5778
August	53.8178	49.7903	52.2723
September	53.1154	49.1877	51.0922
October	53.0296	50.2737	51.5489
November	53.8390	49.7364	51.4772
December	53.5660	51.2208	52.1139