YEARLY HIGH
4.0974 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.0168 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0584 MWK

2017 DJF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 4.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 4.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0569 to the December average rate of 4.0590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0974 was down 3.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.2350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,487 MWK
2016 Average 19,985 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 20,084 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.84 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0648
4.0516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 4.0578, compared to 4.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0770 MWK (High: 4.0941 / Low: 4.0170). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 MWK (High: 4.0721 / Low: 4.0519).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0770
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.0569) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1757 (+4.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.0569
2016 Avg (January) 3.8812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0974 4.0327 4.0569
February 4.0808 4.0245 4.0538
March 4.0941 4.0170 4.0527
April 4.0759 4.0389 4.0628
May 4.0693 4.0391 4.0578
June 4.0913 4.0389 4.0625
July 4.0710 4.0313 4.0570
August 4.0875 4.0168 4.0637
September 4.0721 4.0519 4.0606
October 4.0785 4.0491 4.0585
November 4.0787 4.0299 4.0551
December 4.0695 4.0435 4.0590