YEARLY HIGH
8.0782 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.7542 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0529 MWK

2017 LRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 8.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 5.7542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3240 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7433 to the December average rate of 5.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.0782 was down 9.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.9199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,391 MWK
2016 Average 39,791 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 28,771 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,620.08 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.0247
5.5779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 7.7185, compared to 6.3873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.8146 MWK (High: 8.0712 / Low: 6.2565). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 MWK (High: 5.7962 / Low: 5.7542).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8146
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 7.8208) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9031), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0823 (-1.04%).

2017 Avg (July) 7.8208
2016 Avg (July) 7.9031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9725 7.5958 7.7433
February 7.7659 7.6408 7.6978
March 7.8007 7.6485 7.7162
April 7.7518 7.6775 7.7109
May 7.8165 7.6497 7.7092
June 7.8607 7.6487 7.7338
July 8.0782 7.7096 7.8208
August 8.0712 6.2565 6.4896
September 6.3331 6.1593 6.2089
October 6.2036 6.0723 6.1333
November 6.0883 5.7663 5.8893
December 5.7962 5.7542 5.7818