2017 MWK to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MWK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MWK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 13.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 12.1778.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9395 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9189 to the December average rate of 12.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.1173 was down 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.2034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MWK to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.7653, compared to 12.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3773 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4713 GNF (High: 13.1173 / Low: 12.6461). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0943 GNF (High: 12.4890 / Low: 12.3946).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1443 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.9189) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.2270), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6919 (+15.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1173 | 12.6461 | 12.9189 |
| February | 13.0129 | 12.6997 | 12.9279 |
| March | 12.9758 | 12.6842 | 12.8662 |
| April | 12.8741 | 12.4103 | 12.7632 |
| May | 12.8483 | 12.4741 | 12.6300 |
| June | 12.6310 | 12.2572 | 12.4857 |
| July | 12.5579 | 12.2390 | 12.4237 |
| August | 12.4377 | 12.1854 | 12.3138 |
| September | 12.4246 | 12.1778 | 12.3558 |
| October | 12.4485 | 12.2873 | 12.3743 |
| November | 12.4955 | 12.3470 | 12.4318 |
| December | 12.4890 | 12.3946 | 12.4290 |