YEARLY HIGH
119.1972 MWK
YEARLY LOW
67.5818 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.4780 MWK

2016 VEF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 119.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 67.5818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6154 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.1118 to the December average rate of 72.4106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 119.1972 was up 13.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 105.0496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 595,986 MWK
2015 Average 394,452 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 337,909 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,076.91 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

121.8891
63.4318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 90.9505, compared to 72.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.9450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.9505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 11.7746 MWK (High: 116.0224 / Low: 104.2478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3420 MWK (High: 72.2684 / Low: 71.9264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.7746
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3420

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 42.3564 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.3564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 117.0177) against the same month in 2015 (average: 71.1914), the exchange rate shifted by +45.8263 (+64.37%).

2016 Avg (February) 117.0177
2015 Avg (February) 71.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.0224 104.2478 109.1118
February 119.1972 113.1694 117.0177
March 117.6834 107.1581 110.6596
April 69.1074 67.5818 68.3032
May 71.0661 68.3753 69.8141
June 71.3121 69.7111 70.7966
July 71.9366 70.7900 71.4898
August 72.3292 71.4858 71.9939
September 72.2684 71.9264 72.0592
October 72.2264 71.4344 71.9755
November 72.5158 71.8490 72.1043
December 72.8965 71.6753 72.4106