YEARLY HIGH
94.1184 MWK
YEARLY LOW
82.2110 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.8382 MWK

2016 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 94.1184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 82.2110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9074 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.0255 to the December average rate of 90.4757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 94.1184 was up 13.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 83.0128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 470,592 MWK
2015 Average 312,148 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 411,055 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,536.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

92.9650
84.5704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 87.7512, compared to 89.9252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.7512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.9252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 8.9101 MWK (High: 91.1211 / Low: 82.2110). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2076 MWK (High: 90.0797 / Low: 89.8721).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.9101
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2076

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 4.6765 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 92.2654) against the same month in 2015 (average: 56.2675), the exchange rate shifted by +35.9980 (+63.98%).

2016 Avg (February) 92.2654
2015 Avg (February) 56.2675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.1211 82.2110 86.0255
February 94.1184 89.4015 92.2654
March 92.8409 84.8647 87.5890
April 86.2556 84.3908 85.2700
May 88.5825 85.2444 87.0487
June 89.0732 86.8764 88.3085
July 89.8565 88.4519 89.3108
August 90.0654 89.3055 89.8897
September 90.0797 89.8721 89.9719
October 90.2227 89.1938 89.8896
November 90.4803 89.5177 90.0133
December 91.0967 89.6918 90.4757