YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0094 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 BOB

2017 MWK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0097 was down 7.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0105, 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 48 BOB
2016 Average 49 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 47 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.25 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0096
0.0095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to BOB 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 0.0096, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0095).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0096
2016 Avg (August) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0095 0.0095
February 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
March 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
April 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
May 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
July 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
October 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
November 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
December 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095