YEARLY HIGH
46.1869 MWK
YEARLY LOW
38.0047 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.7377 MWK

2017 EGP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 46.1869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 38.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1822 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9342 to the December average rate of 40.7344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 46.1869 was down 52.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 96.2134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,935 MWK
2016 Average 379,677 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 190,024 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,910.91 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

43.3032
38.5371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 40.5757, compared to 40.8998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.5757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.8998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.7952 MWK (High: 46.1869 / Low: 38.3918). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3355 MWK (High: 41.3489 / Low: 41.0134).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.7952
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7275 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 42.9060) against the same month in 2016 (average: 94.4242), the exchange rate shifted by -51.5182 (-54.56%).

2017 Avg (February) 42.9060
2016 Avg (February) 94.4242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.5670 38.0047 38.9342
February 46.1869 38.3918 42.9060
March 45.2431 39.7220 41.1785
April 40.5866 39.9461 40.2000
May 40.3403 39.9596 40.1202
June 40.5612 39.8175 40.1150
July 40.6690 40.0030 40.4713
August 41.2037 40.6094 40.8730
September 41.3844 41.0033 41.1322
October 41.3489 41.0134 41.1317
November 41.3391 40.7086 41.0560
December 41.0757 40.5549 40.7344