YEARLY HIGH
1.8767 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.5401 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6654 MWK

2017 KMF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.8767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3366 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5668 to the December average rate of 1.7444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8767 was up 9.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,383 MWK
2016 Average 8,006 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 7,701 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,682.84 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7746
1.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.5958, compared to 1.7350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1534 MWK (High: 1.8767 / Low: 1.7232). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 MWK (High: 1.7490 / Low: 1.7127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1534
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.7506) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1317 (+8.14%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.7506
2016 Avg (August) 1.6189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5892 1.5401 1.5668
February 1.5907 1.5489 1.5682
March 1.6041 1.5421 1.5744
April 1.6137 1.5611 1.5794
May 1.6564 1.5996 1.6299
June 1.6859 1.6400 1.6562
July 1.7475 1.6663 1.6975
August 1.8767 1.7232 1.7506
September 1.7781 1.7344 1.7557
October 1.7490 1.7127 1.7337
November 1.7605 1.7067 1.7284
December 1.7654 1.7244 1.7444