YEARLY HIGH
18.7548 IDR
YEARLY LOW
18.1438 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4385 IDR

2017 MWK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 18.7548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 18.1438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6110 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4378 to the December average rate of 18.6760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.7548 was down 11.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.0906, 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 93,774 IDR
2016 Average 93,735 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 90,719 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,055.12 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.7122
18.2781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to IDR 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 18.3685, compared to 18.5085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.5085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6102 IDR (High: 18.7540 / Low: 18.1438). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1403 IDR (High: 18.4393 / Low: 18.2991).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6102
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1403

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0902 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 18.6760) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.5466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1294 (+0.70%).

2017 Avg (December) 18.6760
2016 Avg (December) 18.5466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7540 18.1438 18.4378
February 18.5514 18.2524 18.3855
March 18.5974 18.2390 18.4047
April 18.4574 18.2326 18.3145
May 18.4393 18.2991 18.3539
June 18.4170 18.1899 18.3143
July 18.4767 18.3050 18.3959
August 18.5076 18.2581 18.3925
September 18.6053 18.1649 18.3297
October 18.6943 18.4923 18.6246
November 18.7145 18.5175 18.6324
December 18.7548 18.6062 18.6760