2016 USD to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 USD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the USD 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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
USD to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |