YEARLY HIGH
731.2550 MWK
YEARLY LOW
218.4751 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
629.3165 MWK

2017 LTL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 731.2550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 218.4751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 512.7799 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.0539 to the December average rate of 725.5865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 115.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 731.2550 was up 195.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 247.0825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,656,275 MWK
2016 Average 1,150,742 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,092,376 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,563,899.34 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

776.5495
174.3482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 533.1230, compared to 725.5101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 192.3871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 533.1230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 725.5101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 509.1173 MWK (High: 729.9659 / Low: 220.8486). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2525 MWK (High: 728.7800 / Low: 724.5275).

February Spread (Volatile) ±509.1173
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 285.1285 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -285.1285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 725.4468) against the same month in 2016 (average: 235.1874), the exchange rate shifted by +490.2594 (+208.45%).

2017 Avg (August) 725.4468
2016 Avg (August) 235.1874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 726.6162 218.4751 336.0539
February 729.9659 220.8486 509.6601
March 228.2393 220.4512 224.5316
April 728.6424 224.8106 676.3826
May 727.4621 722.8704 725.7438
June 731.0000 722.0311 726.3660
July 726.9629 721.4850 725.0773
August 731.2550 718.8880 725.4468
September 728.7800 724.5275 725.8242
October 729.9330 724.6757 725.8268
November 729.9659 720.4207 725.2989
December 727.3389 722.0404 725.5865