YEARLY HIGH
1051.8049 MWK
YEARLY LOW
908.8697 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
987.3069 MWK

2016 XDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1051.8049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 908.8697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.9352 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 952.9546 to the December average rate of 973.9522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1051.8049 was up 14.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 919.4927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,259,025 MWK
2015 Average 3,486,500 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,544,349 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 714,675.86 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1039.0870
945.1244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 982.7311, compared to 991.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 982.7311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 991.8827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 101.3230 MWK (High: 1010.1928 / Low: 908.8697). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0467 MWK (High: 1009.8243 / Low: 1001.7775).

January Spread (Volatile) ±101.3230
September Spread (Stable) ±8.0467

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 54.3690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -54.3690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1031.2568) against the same month in 2015 (average: 634.9263), the exchange rate shifted by +396.3305 (+62.42%).

2016 Avg (February) 1031.2568
2015 Avg (February) 634.9263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1010.1928 908.8697 952.9546
February 1051.8049 993.8084 1031.2568
March 1027.5058 949.0296 976.8878
April 977.7876 948.6194 959.6206
May 995.1414 963.1889 981.8026
June 1011.0279 975.5424 993.8641
July 998.1733 985.9296 992.9395
August 1013.4947 996.5476 1003.9994
September 1009.8243 1001.7775 1005.9003
October 1003.2957 982.9368 991.5673
November 995.2209 974.0482 982.9377
December 988.7240 960.0320 973.9522