YEARLY HIGH
0.0263 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0246 EGP

2017 MWK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0263 was down 2.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0271, 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 132 EGP
2016 Average 70 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 108 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.31 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0259
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to EGP 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0044 EGP (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0217). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0242).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0257) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+126.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0257
2016 Avg (January) 0.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0263 0.0247 0.0257
February 0.0260 0.0217 0.0234
March 0.0252 0.0221 0.0243
April 0.0250 0.0246 0.0249
May 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249
June 0.0251 0.0247 0.0249
July 0.0250 0.0246 0.0247
August 0.0246 0.0243 0.0245
September 0.0244 0.0242 0.0243
October 0.0244 0.0242 0.0243
November 0.0246 0.0242 0.0244
December 0.0247 0.0243 0.0245