YEARLY HIGH
0.2641 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.2242 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2397 MWK

2016 UZS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UZS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.2242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2449 to the December average rate of 0.2263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2641 was up 11.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,321 MWK
2015 Average 968 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,121 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.81 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2633
0.2230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.2438, compared to 0.2356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0239 MWK (High: 0.2606 / Low: 0.2368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MWK (High: 0.2422 / Low: 0.2396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0768 (+41.93%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2599
2015 Avg (February) 0.1831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2584 0.2351 0.2449
February 0.2641 0.2517 0.2599
March 0.2606 0.2368 0.2446
April 0.2384 0.2330 0.2354
May 0.2416 0.2346 0.2385
June 0.2417 0.2369 0.2398
July 0.2422 0.2395 0.2412
August 0.2422 0.2396 0.2409
September 0.2416 0.2385 0.2404
October 0.2393 0.2321 0.2353
November 0.2312 0.2270 0.2294
December 0.2285 0.2242 0.2263