YEARLY HIGH
0.0065 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0057 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0061 GHS

2017 MWK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0059 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0065 was up 9.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0060, 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 33 GHS
2016 Average 28 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 29 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.15 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0063
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to GHS 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 0.0060, compared to 0.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0059). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GHS (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0062) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+13.29%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0062
2016 Avg (March) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
February 0.0064 0.0060 0.0061
March 0.0065 0.0059 0.0062
April 0.0060 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059
June 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
July 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
August 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
September 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
October 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
November 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
December 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062