YEARLY HIGH
376.4820 MWK
YEARLY LOW
329.4467 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
355.1204 MWK

2016 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 376.4820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 329.4467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0353 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 344.7886 to the December average rate of 361.1286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 376.4820 was up 13.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 331.9810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,882,410 MWK
2015 Average 1,246,119 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,647,233 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,176.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

372.6699
337.6728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 351.0139, compared to 359.2269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.0139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.2269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 37.0079 MWK (High: 366.4545 / Low: 329.4467). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6653 MWK (High: 360.5160 / Low: 358.8507).

January Spread (Volatile) ±37.0079
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6653

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 19.8559 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 369.7535) against the same month in 2015 (average: 224.7723), the exchange rate shifted by +144.9812 (+64.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 369.7535
2015 Avg (February) 224.7723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 366.4545 329.4467 344.7886
February 376.4820 357.6394 369.7535
March 371.9119 339.0256 349.8976
April 344.5729 336.9481 340.5892
May 354.3887 340.9020 348.0713
June 355.6158 347.6009 352.9833
July 358.9081 353.1890 356.8492
August 360.7945 356.6591 359.1173
September 360.5160 358.8507 359.4824
October 360.3350 356.3765 359.0520
November 361.7979 358.4506 359.7318
December 363.2262 357.3943 361.1286