YEARLY HIGH
278.7702 MWK
YEARLY LOW
243.9424 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
262.9781 MWK

2016 XCD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 278.7702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 243.9424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8278 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.3025 to the December average rate of 267.7186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 278.7702 was up 13.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 245.8190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,393,851 MWK
2015 Average 922,678 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,219,712 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,139.21 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

275.9637
249.8557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 259.8219, compared to 266.1342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.8219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.1342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 27.4029 MWK (High: 271.3453 / Low: 243.9424). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2340 MWK (High: 267.1459 / Low: 265.9119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±27.4029
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2340

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 14.7025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 273.7880) against the same month in 2015 (average: 166.4129), the exchange rate shifted by +107.3752 (+64.52%).

2016 Avg (February) 273.7880
2015 Avg (February) 166.4129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.3453 243.9424 255.3025
February 278.7702 264.8180 273.7880
March 275.3862 251.0353 259.0855
April 254.9540 249.3123 252.0314
May 262.4110 252.2379 257.5488
June 263.1248 257.1945 261.1751
July 265.9543 261.3291 264.1585
August 267.3522 264.2879 266.0967
September 267.1459 265.9119 266.3734
October 267.0117 263.6877 265.9659
November 267.6990 265.6153 266.4922
December 269.3752 265.0811 267.7186