YEARLY HIGH
2420.2923 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2347.9590 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2391.8156 MWK

2017 KWD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2420.2923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2347.9590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.3333 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2373.3639 to the December average rate of 2403.0887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2420.2923 was down 3.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 2516.3554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,101,461 MWK
2016 Average 11,749,592 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 11,739,795 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361,666.47 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2411.4852
2369.8983
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 2381.9338, compared to 2401.6974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.7636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2381.9338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2401.6974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 47.8668 MWK (High: 2395.8257 / Low: 2347.9590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.9683 MWK (High: 2418.0363 / Low: 2404.0679).

January Spread (Volatile) ±47.8668
September Spread (Stable) ±13.9683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.3561 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2402.9573) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2381.8507), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1066 (+0.89%).

2017 Avg (August) 2402.9573
2016 Avg (August) 2381.8507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2395.8257 2347.9590 2373.3639
February 2390.5875 2357.8317 2376.4113
March 2396.7890 2352.4834 2375.6448
April 2402.4054 2369.6458 2385.3110
May 2397.3996 2376.8388 2387.0961
June 2408.9874 2380.4971 2393.7758
July 2408.7730 2381.1700 2394.6088
August 2420.2923 2381.0310 2402.9573
September 2418.0363 2404.0679 2408.0196
October 2411.1443 2396.9217 2401.6635
November 2415.4420 2385.9967 2399.8463
December 2409.5530 2393.6203 2403.0887