2017 GHS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

175.0112 MWK

YEARLY LOW

152.8151 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

165.0245 MWK

2017 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 175.0112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 152.8151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1961 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.9412 to the December average rate of 160.8494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 175.0112 was down 8.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 192.0229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 875,056 MWK

2016 Average 899,778 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 764,075 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,980.66 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

173.4605

158.9527

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 166.6555, compared to 163.3935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.6555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.3935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 16.3442 MWK (High: 169.1593 / Low: 152.8151). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8477 MWK (High: 165.9625 / Low: 164.1148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.3442

October Spread (Stable) ±1.8477

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.9784 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 172.2515) against the same month in 2016 (average: 177.8393), the exchange rate shifted by -5.5879 (-3.14%).

2017 Avg (April) 172.2515

2016 Avg (April) 177.8393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	171.7669	165.9556	168.9412
February	167.3300	156.4535	162.9628
March	169.1593	152.8151	160.1617
April	175.0112	167.7229	172.2515
May	173.3163	164.2862	169.6169
June	169.8547	163.4248	165.9988
July	167.1215	163.9744	165.2996
August	165.7101	161.9847	164.2260
September	165.2746	160.5487	163.8764
October	165.9625	164.1148	165.0327
November	164.8483	156.3783	161.0770
December	162.4229	159.8833	160.8494