2017 ILS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

209.3612 MWK

YEARLY LOW

186.2901 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

201.8298 MWK

2017 ILS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 209.3612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 186.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0711 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.9987 to the December average rate of 207.3027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 209.3612 was up 8.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 192.3625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,046,806 MWK

2016 Average 925,164 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 931,450 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,355.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

209.0331

188.2683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 198.3803, compared to 205.2793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.3803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.2793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.3494 MWK (High: 199.1016 / Low: 191.7521). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0620 MWK (High: 208.3936 / Low: 205.3316).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.3494

October Spread (Stable) ±3.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8619 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 207.3027) against the same month in 2016 (average: 188.7346), the exchange rate shifted by +18.5681 (+9.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 207.3027

2016 Avg (December) 188.7346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	192.4228	186.2901	189.9987
February	199.1016	191.7521	194.8010
March	201.2341	194.6453	198.4580
April	201.2268	197.4330	199.1317
May	205.4864	200.7863	202.1439
June	207.8456	203.8723	205.7485
July	207.8456	202.5305	204.3611
August	203.6022	199.8807	201.4991
September	207.7176	202.8920	205.5862
October	208.3936	205.3316	206.7272
November	207.8342	203.6260	206.1993
December	209.3612	204.2323	207.3027