YEARLY HIGH
91.4946 MWK
YEARLY LOW
89.5295 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
90.4278 MWK

2017 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 91.4946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 89.5295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9651 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.7647 to the December average rate of 90.1535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 91.4946 was down 2.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 94.1184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457,473 MWK
2016 Average 444,122 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 447,648 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,825.53 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

90.8312
90.0339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 90.6529, compared to 90.2028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.6529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.2028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.5351 MWK (High: 91.4259 / Low: 89.8908). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4712 MWK (High: 90.3817 / Low: 89.9105).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5351
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 90.7325) against the same month in 2016 (average: 87.5890), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1435 (+3.59%).

2017 Avg (March) 90.7325
2016 Avg (March) 87.5890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 91.4259 89.8908 90.7647
February 91.3656 90.3471 90.7329
March 91.4946 90.0034 90.7325
April 91.0695 90.2505 90.6313
May 90.9441 90.1391 90.5497
June 91.1194 90.1182 90.5065
July 91.2014 89.6933 90.2869
August 90.8117 89.5295 90.1673
September 90.4608 89.6066 90.1004
October 90.4968 89.9019 90.2516
November 90.7421 89.7908 90.2570
December 90.3817 89.9105 90.1535