YEARLY HIGH
49.1552 IRR
YEARLY LOW
41.2269 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.5454 IRR

2017 MWK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 49.1552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 41.2269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9283 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.7377 to the December average rate of 48.5824, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 49.1552 was up 7.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.5279, 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 245,776 IRR
2016 Average 212,379 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 206,134 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,641.43 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

49.0668
43.2532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to IRR 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 44.5363, compared to 46.5546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.5363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.6433 IRR (High: 44.8702 / Low: 41.2269). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2814 IRR (High: 44.8967 / Low: 44.6153).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6433
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0628 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 48.5824) against the same month in 2016 (average: 41.5853), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9971 (+16.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 48.5824
2016 Avg (December) 41.5853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.8702 41.2269 43.7377
February 45.0001 44.3753 44.6746
March 45.1147 44.2420 44.7270
April 44.9278 44.5352 44.6642
May 44.8967 44.6153 44.7218
June 44.9592 44.3940 44.6923
July 45.2354 44.7249 44.9704
August 45.7324 44.7511 45.2876
September 46.2059 45.5336 45.8987
October 47.7061 45.8707 46.7528
November 48.2593 47.5563 47.8360
December 49.1552 47.8655 48.5824