2016 WST to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

293.4137 MWK

YEARLY LOW

253.1805 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

279.3170 MWK

2016 WST to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 293.4137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 253.1805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.2331 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 265.7751 to the December average rate of 284.8436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 293.4137 was up 12.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 261.1581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,467,068 MWK

2015 Average 985,078 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,265,903 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201,165.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

288.6423

263.6962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 275.0073, compared to 283.6266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 275.0073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.6266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 28.1041 MWK (High: 281.2846 / Low: 253.1805). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3349 MWK (High: 285.4338 / Low: 282.0989).

January Spread (Volatile) ±28.1041

October Spread (Stable) ±3.3349

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 10.9621 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 286.5635) against the same month in 2015 (average: 180.5664), the exchange rate shifted by +105.9970 (+58.70%).

2016 Avg (February) 286.5635

2015 Avg (February) 180.5664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	281.2846	253.1805	265.7751
February	293.4137	273.9819	286.5635
March	289.5756	268.5862	275.6013
April	273.9603	265.9991	270.7968
May	276.9066	266.0235	272.8718
June	283.1667	271.0699	278.4353
July	284.7445	273.6838	281.1119
August	285.0140	280.3079	282.8908
September	286.2296	282.8251	284.6341
October	285.4338	282.0989	283.5865
November	287.1477	282.6294	284.6929
December	287.8115	278.6056	284.8436