YEARLY HIGH
52.5960 MWK
YEARLY LOW
45.0152 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.1900 MWK

2016 ARS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ARS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 52.5960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5808 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.8542 to the December average rate of 45.6601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 52.5960 was down 19.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 65.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262,980 MWK
2015 Average 268,865 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 225,076 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,903.81 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

51.3736
45.1407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 49.0727, compared to 47.3073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.0727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.3073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.8833 MWK (High: 52.2036 / Low: 47.3203). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7625 MWK (High: 47.5562 / Low: 46.7936).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.8833
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 3.0894 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 50.8542) against the same month in 2015 (average: 53.7551), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9009 (-5.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 50.8542
2015 Avg (January) 53.7551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.5960 48.1282 50.8542
February 52.2036 47.3203 50.0312
March 48.1875 45.6858 46.9418
April 48.8299 45.8853 47.3354
May 50.8775 47.9460 49.3042
June 51.5171 46.6689 49.9697
July 48.8865 46.9809 47.9183
August 49.0200 47.8420 48.4061
September 48.1555 46.8130 47.6336
October 47.5562 46.7936 47.3025
November 47.9625 45.7966 46.9233
December 47.0223 45.0152 45.6601