YEARLY HIGH
0.1633 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1486 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1546 JPY

2017 MWK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1587 to the December average rate of 0.1556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1633 was down 9.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1813, 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 817 JPY
2016 Average 766 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 743 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1594
0.1506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to JPY 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 0.1549, compared to 0.1543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0087 JPY (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1547). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 JPY (High: 0.1573 / Low: 0.1545).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1587) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1719), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0133 (-7.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1587
2016 Avg (January) 0.1719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1633 0.1547 0.1587
February 0.1580 0.1542 0.1558
March 0.1595 0.1522 0.1558
April 0.1535 0.1490 0.1516
May 0.1577 0.1524 0.1546
June 0.1551 0.1499 0.1527
July 0.1572 0.1518 0.1548
August 0.1527 0.1496 0.1513
September 0.1553 0.1486 0.1526
October 0.1572 0.1539 0.1556
November 0.1573 0.1529 0.1556
December 0.1573 0.1545 0.1556