YEARLY HIGH
732.7128 MWK
YEARLY LOW
717.2075 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
725.5794 MWK

2017 BMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 732.7128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 717.2075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5052 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 724.9985 to the December average rate of 725.5865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 732.7128 was down 2.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 752.9640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,663,564 MWK
2016 Average 3,551,041 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,586,038 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,526.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

726.6094
724.8520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 725.6486, compared to 725.5101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 725.6486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 725.5101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 15.2802 MWK (High: 732.4878 / Low: 717.2075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2525 MWK (High: 728.7800 / Low: 724.5275).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.2802
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2525

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 1.2887 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 725.0499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 699.7953), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2546 (+3.61%).

2017 Avg (March) 725.0499
2016 Avg (March) 699.7953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 732.4878 717.2075 724.9985
February 729.9659 719.4617 725.2707
March 732.7128 718.9283 725.0499
April 728.6424 722.0311 726.4630
May 727.4621 722.8704 725.7438
June 731.0000 722.0311 726.3660
July 726.9629 721.4850 725.0773
August 731.2550 718.8880 725.4468
September 728.7800 724.5275 725.8242
October 729.9330 724.6757 725.8268
November 729.9659 720.4207 725.2989
December 727.3389 722.0404 725.5865