YEARLY HIGH
0.2572 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.2341 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2460 MWK

2017 COP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.2341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2468 to the December average rate of 0.2428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2572 was up 2.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,285,897 MWK
2016 Average 1,165,878 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,170,535 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,361.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2538
0.2377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2485, compared to 0.2435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0131 MWK (High: 0.2513 / Low: 0.2382). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MWK (High: 0.2543 / Low: 0.2485).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+11.00%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2524
2016 Avg (April) 0.2274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2506 0.2393 0.2468
February 0.2543 0.2485 0.2521
March 0.2531 0.2414 0.2467
April 0.2572 0.2468 0.2524
May 0.2521 0.2425 0.2481
June 0.2513 0.2382 0.2453
July 0.2435 0.2341 0.2390
August 0.2481 0.2407 0.2442
September 0.2513 0.2441 0.2488
October 0.2502 0.2382 0.2455
November 0.2439 0.2359 0.2408
December 0.2456 0.2394 0.2428