2017 BBD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

366.3564 MWK

YEARLY LOW

358.3691 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

362.7905 MWK

2017 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 366.3564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 358.3691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9873 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 362.4276 to the December average rate of 362.7932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 366.3564 was down 2.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 376.4820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,831,782 MWK

2016 Average 1,775,307 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,791,845 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,936.55 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

363.3119

362.3472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 362.8260, compared to 362.7550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 362.8260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 362.7550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 6.8922 MWK (High: 366.3564 / Low: 359.4642). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1263 MWK (High: 364.3900 / Low: 362.2637).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.8922

September Spread (Stable) ±2.1263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 362.5249) against the same month in 2016 (average: 349.8976), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6273 (+3.61%).

2017 Avg (March) 362.5249

2016 Avg (March) 349.8976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	364.7840	358.3691	362.4276
February	364.9829	360.8238	362.7168
March	366.3564	359.4642	362.5249
April	364.3212	361.0155	363.2315
May	363.7311	361.4352	362.8719
June	365.5000	361.0155	363.1830
July	363.4814	360.7425	362.5387
August	365.6275	359.4440	362.7234
September	364.3900	362.2637	362.9121
October	364.9665	362.3379	362.9134
November	364.9829	360.2103	362.6495
December	363.6695	361.0202	362.7932