2017 BAM to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

447.4266 MWK

YEARLY LOW

384.9733 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

419.0390 MWK

2017 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 447.4266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 384.9733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.4533 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 393.9701 to the December average rate of 439.2977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 447.4266 was up 4.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 429.5558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,237,133 MWK

2016 Average 2,008,847 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,924,867 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312,266.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

447.0650

389.1432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 401.6668, compared to 436.4112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.7444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.6668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 436.4112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 16.7878 MWK (High: 436.5834 / Low: 419.7956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9176 MWK (High: 439.5401 / Low: 431.6225).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.7878

October Spread (Stable) ±7.9176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.0049 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 442.2382) against the same month in 2016 (average: 411.8279), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4103 (+7.38%).

2017 Avg (September) 442.2382

2016 Avg (September) 411.8279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	400.0359	384.9733	393.9701
February	401.2440	389.6554	394.8850
March	404.0015	390.1925	396.2940
April	406.0313	392.3293	397.7190
May	417.7832	402.9254	410.3161
June	424.3476	412.8212	416.8164
July	436.5834	419.7956	427.2876
August	445.0168	434.3959	438.1398
September	447.4266	436.0004	442.2382
October	439.5401	431.6225	436.2334
November	442.1277	429.3520	435.2706
December	444.9787	434.6718	439.2977