2017 GEL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

305.8646 MWK

YEARLY LOW

262.1945 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

290.7576 MWK

2017 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 305.8646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 262.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.6701 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.8108 to the December average rate of 276.6703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 305.8646 was down 8.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 333.1171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,529,323 MWK

2016 Average 1,505,692 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,310,972 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,350.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

305.9489

265.4346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 290.0014, compared to 291.5138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 290.0014

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 291.5138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 26.9548 MWK (High: 293.7597 / Low: 266.8049). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8118 MWK (High: 303.3942 / Low: 300.5824).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.9548

July Spread (Stable) ±2.8118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 10.4538 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 302.5727) against the same month in 2016 (average: 309.9694), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3967 (-2.39%).

2017 Avg (August) 302.5727

2016 Avg (August) 309.9694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	274.5940	262.1945	268.8108
February	284.0796	267.6469	275.4199
March	299.0256	288.4974	294.0454
April	305.5284	294.4026	301.1127
May	301.9042	296.5933	299.3252
June	303.4428	298.0653	301.2946
July	303.3942	300.5824	302.4421
August	305.8646	298.4269	302.5727
September	298.5580	292.2340	294.3678
October	295.6032	284.7165	291.7417
November	293.7597	266.8049	281.2879
December	286.7743	267.8301	276.6703