YEARLY HIGH
21.0758 MWK
YEARLY LOW
18.2256 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1351 MWK

2016 THB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 21.0758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 18.2256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8501 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0899 to the December average rate of 20.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.0758 was up 14.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,268,947 MWK
2015 Average 3,627,509 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,556,412 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 712,534.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.9253
18.9231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 19.8018, compared to 20.4685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.2618 MWK (High: 20.4874 / Low: 18.2256). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2091 MWK (High: 20.7894 / Low: 20.5803).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2618
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2091

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 0.8766 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 20.7584) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.7983), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9601 (+50.44%).

2016 Avg (February) 20.7584
2015 Avg (February) 13.7983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4874 18.2256 19.0899
February 21.0758 20.0749 20.7584
March 20.9051 19.2543 19.8818
April 19.7194 19.1920 19.4189
May 19.8315 19.3794 19.6510
June 20.2190 19.4705 20.0105
July 20.5897 20.1176 20.3759
August 20.8199 20.4400 20.6775
September 20.7894 20.5803 20.7034
October 20.7387 20.1919 20.4959
November 20.5428 20.2112 20.3478
December 20.3858 19.9176 20.2105