YEARLY HIGH
752.9640 MWK
YEARLY LOW
658.8933 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
710.3246 MWK

2016 BMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 752.9640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 658.8933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.0707 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 689.5772 to the December average rate of 723.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 752.9640 was up 13.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 663.9620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,764,820 MWK
2015 Average 2,492,238 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,294,467 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470,353.50 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

745.3398
675.3455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 702.0279, compared to 718.6213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.5935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 702.0279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 718.6213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 74.0157 MWK (High: 732.9090 / Low: 658.8933). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3305 MWK (High: 721.0320 / Low: 717.7015).

January Spread (Volatile) ±74.0157
September Spread (Stable) ±3.3305

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 39.7117 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.7117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 739.5070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 449.5446), the exchange rate shifted by +289.9624 (+64.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 739.5070
2015 Avg (February) 449.5446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 732.9090 658.8933 689.5772
February 752.9640 715.2787 739.5070
March 743.8238 678.0512 699.7953
April 689.1457 673.8962 681.1784
May 708.7775 681.8040 696.1427
June 711.2317 695.2017 705.9667
July 717.8161 706.3779 713.6984
August 721.5890 713.3182 718.2346
September 721.0320 717.7015 718.9648
October 720.6700 712.7530 718.1039
November 723.5958 716.9011 719.4636
December 728.0000 716.3950 723.2627