YEARLY HIGH
22.2704 MWK
YEARLY LOW
19.9111 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0413 MWK

2017 MUR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 22.2704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 19.9111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3593 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2073 to the December average rate of 21.4640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.2704 was up 5.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.1621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,352 MWK
2016 Average 99,972 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 99,555 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,796.58 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.0690
20.0381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 20.5778, compared to 21.5047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8247 MWK (High: 21.7950 / Low: 20.9703). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2334 MWK (High: 21.0360 / Low: 20.8026).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8247
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2334

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4467 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 21.8998) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.4494), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4504 (+7.09%).

2017 Avg (August) 21.8998
2016 Avg (August) 20.4494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4816 19.9111 20.2073
February 20.5740 20.1961 20.4178
March 20.7082 20.2378 20.4779
April 20.9233 20.4634 20.6316
May 21.0030 20.5659 20.8187
June 21.0360 20.8026 20.9137
July 21.7950 20.9703 21.2564
August 22.2704 21.6427 21.8998
September 22.0888 21.3733 21.7868
October 21.4423 21.1695 21.3400
November 21.6368 21.0027 21.2813
December 21.7269 21.2358 21.4640