YEARLY HIGH
1.4076 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.2273 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3070 MWK

2016 CRC to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.4076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.2273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1802 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2865 to the December average rate of 1.3136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4076 was up 14.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,038 MWK
2015 Average 4,663 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,137 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 901.09 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3897
1.2618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.3077, compared to 1.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1321 MWK (High: 1.3595 / Low: 1.2273). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 MWK (High: 1.3090 / Low: 1.3029).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1321
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0699 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.3790) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5434 (+65.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.3790
2015 Avg (February) 0.8356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3595 1.2273 1.2865
February 1.4076 1.3342 1.3790
March 1.3878 1.2683 1.3091
April 1.2849 1.2576 1.2724
May 1.3195 1.2678 1.2977
June 1.3198 1.2845 1.3015
July 1.3135 1.2942 1.3060
August 1.3121 1.3011 1.3080
September 1.3090 1.3029 1.3055
October 1.3079 1.2901 1.3013
November 1.3148 1.2947 1.3028
December 1.3212 1.2940 1.3136