2016 XAF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2779 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.0800 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1969 MWK

2016 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.2779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.0800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1979 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1411 to the December average rate of 1.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2779 was up 16.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,389 MWK

2015 Average 4,212 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 5,400 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 989.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2617

1.1302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.1933, compared to 1.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1302 MWK (High: 1.2102 / Low: 1.0800). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 MWK (High: 1.2321 / Low: 1.2192).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1302

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0641 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.2507) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4731 (+60.84%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.2507

2015 Avg (February) 0.7776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2102	1.0800	1.1411
February	1.2779	1.1944	1.2507
March	1.2333	1.1566	1.1867
April	1.1994	1.1586	1.1764
May	1.2088	1.1826	1.1980
June	1.2292	1.1820	1.2070
July	1.2166	1.1957	1.2018
August	1.2396	1.2102	1.2242
September	1.2321	1.2192	1.2263
October	1.2281	1.1885	1.2061
November	1.2167	1.1597	1.1830
December	1.1874	1.1380	1.1612