2016 YER to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.5016 MWK

YEARLY LOW

2.6926 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9668 MWK

2016 YER to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 3.5016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 2.6926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8090 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2073 to the December average rate of 2.8911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5016 was up 13.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,508 MWK

2015 Average 11,588 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 13,463 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,044.97 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5047

2.7219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 3.0599, compared to 2.8737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0599

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.5011 MWK (High: 3.1936 / Low: 2.6926). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 MWK (High: 2.8828 / Low: 2.8688).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5011

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.4395) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0902), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3493 (+64.55%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.4395

2015 Avg (February) 2.0902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4100	3.0634	3.2073
February	3.5016	3.3269	3.4395
March	3.4589	3.1543	3.2552
April	3.1936	2.6926	2.8432
May	2.8394	2.7265	2.7872
June	2.8529	2.7819	2.8268
July	2.8712	2.8253	2.8546
August	2.8855	2.8523	2.8728
September	2.8828	2.8688	2.8746
October	2.8836	2.8502	2.8716
November	2.8929	2.8680	2.8773
December	2.9108	2.8630	2.8911