2017 LBP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4880 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.4746 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4809 MWK

2017 LBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.4880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.4746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4808 to the December average rate of 0.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4880 was down 2.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,440 MWK

2016 Average 2,353 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,373 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.03 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4824

0.4783

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4813, compared to 0.4805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4813

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 MWK (High: 0.4849 / Low: 0.4762). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MWK (High: 0.4834 / Low: 0.4790).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.4819) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+1.95%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.4819

2016 Avg (July) 0.4727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4849	0.4762	0.4808
February	0.4840	0.4775	0.4807
March	0.4861	0.4777	0.4818
April	0.4834	0.4790	0.4814
May	0.4832	0.4784	0.4811
June	0.4856	0.4789	0.4821
July	0.4880	0.4803	0.4819
August	0.4854	0.4770	0.4817
September	0.4834	0.4771	0.4810
October	0.4828	0.4752	0.4803
November	0.4823	0.4747	0.4793
December	0.4826	0.4746	0.4786