2017 MWK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1447 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1404 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1425 KES

2017 MWK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.1404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1431 to the December average rate of 0.1421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1447 was down 6.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1553, 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 724 KES

2016 Average 715 KES

Yearly Trough Low 702 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.52 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1433

0.1416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KES 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 0.1424, compared to 0.1426 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) 0.1424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0034 KES (High: 0.1447 / Low: 0.1413). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KES (High: 0.1426 / Low: 0.1417).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1431) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-3.68%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1431

2016 Avg (January) 0.1486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1447	0.1413	0.1431
February	0.1444	0.1417	0.1429
March	0.1430	0.1404	0.1418
April	0.1429	0.1416	0.1423
May	0.1429	0.1418	0.1422
June	0.1433	0.1416	0.1424
July	0.1442	0.1427	0.1432
August	0.1436	0.1416	0.1427
September	0.1425	0.1415	0.1421
October	0.1432	0.1420	0.1425
November	0.1434	0.1419	0.1428
December	0.1426	0.1417	0.1421