2017 LKR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.8697 MWK

YEARLY LOW

4.6978 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7595 MWK

2017 LKR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 4.8697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 4.6978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1719 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8348 to the December average rate of 4.7369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.8697 was down 6.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,349 MWK

2016 Average 24,298 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 23,489 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 859.46 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8459

4.7124

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 4.7852, compared to 4.7338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7852

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0866 MWK (High: 4.8358 / Low: 4.7492). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 MWK (High: 4.7416 / Low: 4.7084).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8348) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0474 (+0.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8348

2016 Avg (January) 4.7874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.8697	4.7982	4.8348
February	4.8358	4.7492	4.8028
March	4.8388	4.7614	4.7843
April	4.8069	4.7522	4.7746
May	4.7782	4.7372	4.7622
June	4.7788	4.7222	4.7522
July	4.7781	4.6978	4.7283
August	4.7833	4.7164	4.7459
September	4.7778	4.7018	4.7414
October	4.7416	4.7084	4.7268
November	4.7514	4.6984	4.7235
December	4.7752	4.7126	4.7369