2016 ZMK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1433 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.1255 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1353 MWK

2016 ZMK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1313 to the December average rate of 0.1377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1433 was up 13.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 MWK

2015 Average 474 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 627 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.41 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1419

0.1286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.1337, compared to 0.1369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0141 MWK (High: 0.1395 / Low: 0.1255). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MWK (High: 0.1373 / Low: 0.1366).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1408) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0856), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0552 (+64.50%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1408

2015 Avg (February) 0.0856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1395	0.1255	0.1313
February	0.1433	0.1362	0.1408
March	0.1416	0.1291	0.1332
April	0.1312	0.1283	0.1297
May	0.1350	0.1298	0.1325
June	0.1354	0.1323	0.1344
July	0.1375	0.1345	0.1364
August	0.1374	0.1358	0.1368
September	0.1373	0.1366	0.1369
October	0.1372	0.1357	0.1367
November	0.1377	0.1365	0.1370
December	0.1386	0.1364	0.1377