2017 BWP to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BWP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BWP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 73.9644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 67.2522.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7122 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.4832 to the December average rate of 71.4660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.9644 was up 6.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 69.7665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BWP to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 69.7059, compared to 70.6099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9040 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.1135 MWK (High: 73.9644 / Low: 69.8509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4458 MWK (High: 70.1138 / Low: 68.6680).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4955 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 71.4660) against the same month in 2016 (average: 67.3451), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1209 (+6.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.5073 | 67.2522 | 68.4832 |
| February | 70.1138 | 68.6680 | 69.3876 |
| March | 72.0948 | 68.8747 | 70.1568 |
| April | 70.5844 | 67.8576 | 69.0762 |
| May | 71.1155 | 68.6973 | 69.9773 |
| June | 71.7823 | 70.2970 | 71.1541 |
| July | 71.9727 | 69.7173 | 70.8445 |
| August | 72.0704 | 70.3787 | 71.0478 |
| September | 72.5426 | 69.9985 | 71.4130 |
| October | 70.8982 | 68.6670 | 69.9175 |
| November | 70.4368 | 68.0405 | 68.9708 |
| December | 73.9644 | 69.8509 | 71.4660 |