YEARLY HIGH
447.8507 MWK
YEARLY LOW
384.5841 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
419.1475 MWK

2017 BGN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 447.8507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 384.5841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.2667 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 394.0332 to the December average rate of 439.4082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 447.8507 was up 4.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 429.5711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,239,254 MWK
2016 Average 2,009,175 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,922,920 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316,333.38 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

447.0454
389.2139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 401.7336, compared to 436.5614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.8278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.7336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 436.5614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 20.2513 MWK (High: 440.0209 / Low: 419.7695). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3160 MWK (High: 439.4909 / Low: 431.1749).

July Spread (Volatile) ±20.2513
October Spread (Stable) ±8.3160

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 6.1447 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 442.2261) against the same month in 2016 (average: 411.9810), the exchange rate shifted by +30.2451 (+7.34%).

2017 Avg (September) 442.2261
2016 Avg (September) 411.9810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 399.7013 384.5841 394.0332
February 400.3194 389.8277 394.6540
March 403.9033 389.6970 396.3554
April 406.1359 393.1610 397.7846
May 417.5533 402.9317 410.4638
June 424.3529 412.8934 417.1103
July 440.0209 419.7695 427.6489
August 445.2679 434.2860 438.4502
September 447.8507 436.4057 442.2261
October 439.4909 431.1749 436.0814
November 442.7405 429.1628 435.5534
December 445.4618 434.5507 439.4082