YEARLY HIGH
5.8352 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.5347 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6553 MWK

2017 JMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 5.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 5.5347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3005 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6281 to the December average rate of 5.7992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8352 was down 5.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,176 MWK
2016 Average 28,394 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 27,673 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,502.69 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8202
5.5679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 5.6208, compared to 5.6898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1507 MWK (High: 5.7231 / Low: 5.5724). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0609 MWK (High: 5.6595 / Low: 5.5986).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1507
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0609

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.7992) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1885 (+3.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.7992
2016 Avg (December) 5.6107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6688 5.5758 5.6281
February 5.6709 5.6056 5.6332
March 5.6748 5.5938 5.6335
April 5.6595 5.5986 5.6267
May 5.6393 5.5614 5.6074
June 5.6343 5.5681 5.5960
July 5.7404 5.5974 5.6588
August 5.7237 5.6339 5.6798
September 5.6749 5.5347 5.5890
October 5.7231 5.5724 5.6673
November 5.8038 5.7014 5.7449
December 5.8352 5.7650 5.7992