YEARLY HIGH
0.5394 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.5238 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5330 MWK

2017 MMK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.5394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.5238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5343 to the December average rate of 0.5342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5394 was down 11.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,697 MWK
2016 Average 2,879 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 2,619 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.21 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5359
0.5294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.5325, compared to 0.5336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0148 MWK (High: 0.5385 / Low: 0.5238). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 MWK (High: 0.5380 / Low: 0.5309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5343
2016 Avg (January) 0.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5394 0.5265 0.5343
February 0.5364 0.5267 0.5299
March 0.5385 0.5238 0.5306
April 0.5380 0.5309 0.5341
May 0.5386 0.5285 0.5324
June 0.5377 0.5284 0.5334
July 0.5382 0.5272 0.5322
August 0.5373 0.5294 0.5335
September 0.5376 0.5290 0.5333
October 0.5370 0.5296 0.5330
November 0.5393 0.5304 0.5353
December 0.5379 0.5302 0.5342