2017 LSL to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.0795 MWK

YEARLY LOW

50.0696 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.5658 MWK

2017 LSL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 59.0795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 50.0696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0099 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5566 to the December average rate of 55.2752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.0795 was up 9.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.8905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,398 MWK

2016 Average 242,424 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 250,348 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,049.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.8841

50.9204

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 54.9668, compared to 54.1648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9668

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.1648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 6.3421 MWK (High: 59.0795 / Low: 52.7374). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2270 MWK (High: 56.0316 / Low: 53.8046).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.3421

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2400 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 55.2752) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.1511), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1240 (+5.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 55.2752

2016 Avg (December) 52.1511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.8089	52.3639	53.5566
February	56.0834	53.7415	54.8990
March	58.2808	54.2168	56.1992
April	56.1625	52.0258	53.9592
May	56.3483	53.1607	54.7996
June	57.5710	55.3342	56.3871
July	56.5810	53.7837	55.2806
August	56.0316	53.8046	54.8051
September	56.5552	53.4309	55.2013
October	54.5110	51.1683	53.0094
November	53.2179	50.0696	51.4174
December	59.0795	52.7374	55.2752