YEARLY HIGH
0.9342 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.8459 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8940 CLP

2017 MWK to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.9342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0884 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9104 to the December average rate of 0.8754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9342 was down 14.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0868, 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 4,671 CLP
2016 Average 4,767 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 4,229 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.85 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9318
0.8561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to CLP 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 0.9089, compared to 0.8792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0595 CLP (High: 0.9054 / Low: 0.8459). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 CLP (High: 0.8957 / Low: 0.8787).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.9255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9796), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0541 (-5.52%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.9255
2016 Avg (May) 0.9796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9322 0.8917 0.9104
February 0.8957 0.8787 0.8867
March 0.9271 0.8950 0.9125
April 0.9184 0.8880 0.9030
May 0.9342 0.9157 0.9255
June 0.9274 0.9054 0.9155
July 0.9207 0.8906 0.9077
August 0.9002 0.8613 0.8871
September 0.8814 0.8462 0.8624
October 0.8813 0.8538 0.8687
November 0.8914 0.8647 0.8736
December 0.9054 0.8459 0.8754