YEARLY HIGH
0.4781 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.4273 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4495 KZT

2017 MWK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.4781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.4273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4566 to the December average rate of 0.4601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4781 was down 12.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5463, 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 2,391 KZT
2016 Average 2,409 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,137 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.85 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4721
0.4271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to KZT 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 0.4393, compared to 0.4597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0229 KZT (High: 0.4528 / Low: 0.4299). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 KZT (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.4275).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.4644) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.36%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.4644
2016 Avg (October) 0.4628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4643 0.4459 0.4566
February 0.4487 0.4292 0.4412
March 0.4399 0.4320 0.4359
April 0.4350 0.4275 0.4308
May 0.4393 0.4273 0.4324
June 0.4528 0.4299 0.4386
July 0.4541 0.4431 0.4483
August 0.4646 0.4550 0.4591
September 0.4716 0.4629 0.4683
October 0.4781 0.4583 0.4644
November 0.4625 0.4523 0.4581
December 0.4643 0.4562 0.4601