YEARLY HIGH
10.9599 MWK
YEARLY LOW
10.4067 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6822 MWK

2017 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 10.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 10.4067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5532 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8634 to the December average rate of 10.4810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.9599 was down 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,799 MWK
2016 Average 52,413 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 52,033 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,766.00 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9101
10.4420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 10.7841, compared to 10.5803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1895 MWK (High: 10.9599 / Low: 10.7704). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 MWK (High: 10.6175 / Low: 10.5539).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1895
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0989 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 10.8711) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.2186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6525 (+6.39%).

2017 Avg (March) 10.8711
2016 Avg (March) 10.2186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9257 10.7593 10.8634
February 10.9083 10.7704 10.8555
March 10.9599 10.7704 10.8711
April 10.8956 10.7198 10.7733
May 10.7452 10.5997 10.6744
June 10.7421 10.5966 10.6672
July 10.7264 10.5554 10.6242
August 10.6682 10.5186 10.5987
September 10.6175 10.5539 10.5858
October 10.6686 10.5760 10.6270
November 10.6247 10.5039 10.5651
December 10.5621 10.4067 10.4810