2017 KGS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9609 MWK

YEARLY LOW

10.3360 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5554 MWK

2017 KGS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 12.9609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 10.3360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6250 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4543 to the December average rate of 10.4223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9609 was up 21.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.6777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,805 MWK

2016 Average 50,851 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 51,680 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,124.82 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.7329

10.3940

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.5682, compared to 10.5426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.5184 MWK (High: 12.9609 / Low: 10.4426). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0694 MWK (High: 10.6219 / Low: 10.5525).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5184

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1203 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 10.6908) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.4695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2214 (+2.11%).

2017 Avg (August) 10.6908

2016 Avg (August) 10.4695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5427	10.3716	10.4543
February	10.5266	10.3621	10.4737
March	10.6407	10.3806	10.4934
April	10.8378	10.5357	10.6792
May	10.7702	10.6460	10.7046
June	10.6753	10.4902	10.6037
July	10.5965	10.3858	10.4835
August	12.9609	10.4426	10.6908
September	10.6219	10.5525	10.5890
October	10.6333	10.5592	10.5952
November	10.5719	10.3360	10.4749
December	10.4789	10.3539	10.4223