2016 ZAR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.0448 MWK

YEARLY LOW

40.2791 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.4824 MWK

2016 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 54.0448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 40.2791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7657 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3710 to the December average rate of 52.1710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.0448 was up 25.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.9238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,702,241 MWK

2015 Average 1,945,560 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,013,956 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 688,285.35 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

53.1677

41.3895

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 45.6215, compared to 51.3432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.6215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.8691 MWK (High: 46.1483 / Low: 40.2791). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3900 MWK (High: 53.5845 / Low: 51.1945).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.8691

December Spread (Stable) ±2.3900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2549 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 51.4891) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.7378), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7513 (+26.39%).

2016 Avg (November) 51.4891

2015 Avg (November) 40.7378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.1483	40.2791	42.3710
February	49.2982	44.5406	46.8209
March	47.6777	43.6540	45.5660
April	48.3303	44.9231	46.6343
May	48.2972	44.6205	45.5053
June	49.3090	44.4340	46.8317
July	51.5344	48.0529	49.5789
August	53.9169	49.0862	52.1862
September	53.2553	49.2734	51.0689
October	53.1038	50.2394	51.5652
November	54.0448	49.8271	51.4891
December	53.5845	51.1945	52.1710