YEARLY HIGH
0.0243 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0203 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0220 MWK

2017 IRR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IRR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0243 was down 2.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 121 MWK
2016 Average 118 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 102 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0231
0.0204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0225, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 MWK (High: 0.0243 / Low: 0.0223). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MWK (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0223).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0229) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0229
2016 Avg (January) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0243 0.0223 0.0229
February 0.0225 0.0222 0.0224
March 0.0226 0.0222 0.0224
April 0.0225 0.0223 0.0224
May 0.0224 0.0223 0.0224
June 0.0225 0.0222 0.0224
July 0.0224 0.0221 0.0222
August 0.0223 0.0219 0.0221
September 0.0220 0.0216 0.0218
October 0.0218 0.0210 0.0214
November 0.0210 0.0207 0.0209
December 0.0209 0.0203 0.0206