YEARLY HIGH
42.6088 MWK
YEARLY LOW
35.6307 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4289 MWK

2017 MDL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 42.6088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 35.6307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9781 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.1399 to the December average rate of 42.2387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.6088 was up 13.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.5831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,044 MWK
2016 Average 178,582 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 178,154 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,890.44 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.8486
35.5300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 37.6661, compared to 41.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.6661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.2526 MWK (High: 40.0014 / Low: 37.7488). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4570 MWK (High: 36.5749 / Low: 36.1179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2526
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1804 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 42.2387) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.9441), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2946 (+17.51%).

2017 Avg (December) 42.2387
2016 Avg (December) 35.9441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.4791 35.6307 36.1399
February 36.5749 36.1179 36.3714
March 37.5396 36.2375 36.8426
April 37.9265 37.2335 37.6027
May 40.0014 37.7488 39.1420
June 40.1753 39.5261 39.8978
July 40.3798 39.7671 40.0441
August 40.9473 40.3077 40.6042
September 41.3243 40.7598 41.0800
October 42.1083 41.1873 41.6821
November 42.4180 41.0580 41.5017
December 42.6088 41.8282 42.2387