YEARLY HIGH
0.0821 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0762 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0795 MWK

2017 GNF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0774 to the December average rate of 0.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0821 was down 16.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411 MWK
2016 Average 428 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 381 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.41 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0816
0.0770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0784, compared to 0.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0029 MWK (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0777). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MWK (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0801).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+2.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0809
2016 Avg (September) 0.0791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0791 0.0762 0.0774
February 0.0787 0.0768 0.0774
March 0.0788 0.0771 0.0777
April 0.0806 0.0777 0.0784
May 0.0802 0.0778 0.0792
June 0.0816 0.0792 0.0801
July 0.0817 0.0796 0.0805
August 0.0821 0.0804 0.0812
September 0.0821 0.0805 0.0809
October 0.0814 0.0803 0.0808
November 0.0810 0.0800 0.0804
December 0.0807 0.0801 0.0805