YEARLY HIGH
2.0579 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.9761 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0162 MWK

2017 MRO to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 2.0579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 1.9761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0217 to the December average rate of 2.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0579 was down 8.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,289 MWK
2016 Average 10,120 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,881 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.74 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0496
1.9809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.0183, compared to 2.0141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0665 MWK (High: 2.0479 / Low: 1.9814). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 MWK (High: 2.0276 / Low: 2.0136).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0665
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.0439) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+1.58%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.0439
2016 Avg (November) 2.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0352 2.0005 2.0217
February 2.0276 2.0136 2.0202
March 2.0362 2.0111 2.0183
April 2.0339 2.0097 2.0172
May 2.0241 2.0059 2.0163
June 2.0300 2.0079 2.0162
July 2.0226 1.9911 2.0059
August 2.0145 1.9761 1.9957
September 1.9956 1.9776 1.9866
October 2.0479 1.9814 2.0106
November 2.0579 2.0339 2.0439
December 2.0504 2.0312 2.0421