YEARLY HIGH
0.0379 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0309 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0330 ETB

2017 MWK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0311 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0379 was up 17.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0322, 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 190 ETB
2016 Average 154 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 155 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0384
0.0305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to ETB 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 0.0314, compared to 0.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0053 ETB (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0324). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ETB (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0316).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0377) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+21.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0377
2016 Avg (December) 0.0310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0314 0.0309 0.0311
February 0.0315 0.0310 0.0313
March 0.0318 0.0310 0.0314
April 0.0317 0.0312 0.0315
May 0.0320 0.0315 0.0317
June 0.0320 0.0316 0.0318
July 0.0323 0.0316 0.0320
August 0.0324 0.0319 0.0322
September 0.0326 0.0321 0.0324
October 0.0377 0.0324 0.0357
November 0.0379 0.0375 0.0377
December 0.0379 0.0373 0.0377