YEARLY HIGH
1.3245 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.2241 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2826 MWK

2017 CRC to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.3245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.2241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1004 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3153 to the December average rate of 1.2820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3245 was down 5.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,622 MWK
2016 Average 6,533 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,121 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501.88 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3211
1.2524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.2960, compared to 1.2692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0810 MWK (High: 1.3051 / Low: 1.2241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MWK (High: 1.2877 / Low: 1.2743).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0810
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+2.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3153
2016 Avg (January) 1.2865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3245 1.3043 1.3153
February 1.3179 1.2898 1.3036
March 1.3123 1.2884 1.3000
April 1.3108 1.2956 1.3024
May 1.3051 1.2241 1.2762
June 1.2880 1.2712 1.2787
July 1.2835 1.2605 1.2692
August 1.2696 1.2512 1.2593
September 1.2692 1.2456 1.2582
October 1.2784 1.2607 1.2699
November 1.2856 1.2682 1.2766
December 1.2877 1.2743 1.2820