YEARLY HIGH
2.3401 MWK
YEARLY LOW
2.0916 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2266 MWK

2017 KZT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 2.3401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 2.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2485 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1904 to the December average rate of 2.1735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3401 was up 6.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,700 MWK
2016 Average 10,394 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 10,458 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,242.44 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3396
2.1168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 2.2776, compared to 2.1757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1176 MWK (High: 2.3259 / Low: 2.2084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 MWK (High: 2.1918 / Low: 2.1539).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1176
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.3127) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2181 (+10.41%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.3127
2016 Avg (May) 2.0946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2425 2.1540 2.1904
February 2.3297 2.2287 2.2668
March 2.3146 2.2733 2.2943
April 2.3391 2.2988 2.3211
May 2.3401 2.2762 2.3127
June 2.3259 2.2084 2.2803
July 2.2569 2.2021 2.2306
August 2.1978 2.1526 2.1782
September 2.1604 2.1203 2.1354
October 2.1820 2.0916 2.1534
November 2.2108 2.1623 2.1832
December 2.1918 2.1539 2.1735