YEARLY HIGH
31.9913 MWK
YEARLY LOW
30.5434 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9169 MWK

2017 HNL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 31.9913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 30.5434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4479 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0554 to the December average rate of 30.6977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.9913 was down 4.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.3513, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159,957 MWK
2016 Average 155,988 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 152,717 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,239.71 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.1156
30.6598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 30.9438, compared to 30.8901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.3875 MWK (High: 31.9913 / Low: 30.6038). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2571 MWK (High: 31.0989 / Low: 30.8418).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3875
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 31.0554) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.7397), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3156 (+1.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 31.0554
2016 Avg (January) 30.7397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.9913 30.6038 31.0554
February 30.9891 30.5696 30.8022
March 31.1438 30.6868 30.8641
April 31.1871 30.8222 30.9907
May 31.0989 30.8418 30.9438
June 31.2175 30.7648 31.0065
July 31.2984 30.8314 30.9854
August 31.2901 30.8407 31.0776
September 31.1472 30.7562 30.9720
October 31.0674 30.6751 30.8886
November 30.9352 30.5434 30.7190
December 30.8196 30.5484 30.6977