YEARLY HIGH
0.0961 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0912 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0936 AFN

2017 MWK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0921 to the December average rate of 0.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0961 was down 7.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480 AFN
2016 Average 478 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 456 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0958
0.0916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to AFN 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 0.0927, compared to 0.0945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.0928 / Low: 0.0912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0942).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+3.85%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0954
2016 Avg (December) 0.0919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0929 0.0915 0.0921
February 0.0928 0.0917 0.0921
March 0.0928 0.0912 0.0920
April 0.0933 0.0918 0.0928
May 0.0943 0.0931 0.0937
June 0.0944 0.0931 0.0937
July 0.0947 0.0932 0.0941
August 0.0951 0.0937 0.0944
September 0.0948 0.0942 0.0945
October 0.0946 0.0937 0.0941
November 0.0952 0.0941 0.0947
December 0.0961 0.0947 0.0954