YEARLY HIGH
0.1993 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1761 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1789 MWK

2017 KHR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KHR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.1761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1787 to the December average rate of 0.1788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1993 was up 5.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 996 MWK
2016 Average 877 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 880 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.95 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1812
0.1772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.1794, compared to 0.1783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0212 MWK (High: 0.1993 / Low: 0.1781). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MWK (High: 0.1784 / Low: 0.1770).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1809) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+6.61%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1809
2016 Avg (April) 0.1696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1801 0.1769 0.1787
February 0.1815 0.1768 0.1793
March 0.1833 0.1775 0.1808
April 0.1993 0.1781 0.1809
May 0.1804 0.1775 0.1787
June 0.1796 0.1768 0.1781
July 0.1784 0.1770 0.1775
August 0.1794 0.1761 0.1775
September 0.1795 0.1775 0.1784
October 0.1797 0.1773 0.1788
November 0.1810 0.1775 0.1789
December 0.1802 0.1774 0.1788