YEARLY HIGH
16.9185 MWK
YEARLY LOW
15.1907 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8503 MWK

2017 GMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.9185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 15.1907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7277 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6511 to the December average rate of 15.2674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.9185 was down 11.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.1301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,592 MWK
2016 Average 84,660 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 75,954 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,638.60 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.7894
15.1290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 16.1484, compared to 15.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5646 MWK (High: 16.9185 / Low: 16.3539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1190 MWK (High: 15.8302 / Low: 15.7111).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5646
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1190

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3419 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.6511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 17.4572), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8062 (-4.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.6511
2016 Avg (January) 17.4572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9185 16.3539 16.6511
February 16.6540 16.1634 16.4221
March 16.4655 16.0725 16.2088
April 16.1550 15.9565 16.0671
May 15.9748 15.6775 15.7432
June 15.9433 15.6242 15.7981
July 15.8035 15.6845 15.7543
August 16.0499 15.5941 15.8018
September 15.8302 15.7111 15.7632
October 15.7549 15.2621 15.4213
November 15.4001 15.1907 15.3047
December 15.3304 15.2008 15.2674