YEARLY HIGH
11.5407 LAK
YEARLY LOW
10.9827 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3263 LAK

2017 MWK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 11.5407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 10.9827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5580 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1972 to the December average rate of 11.4686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.5407 was down 6.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.3908, 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 57,703 LAK
2016 Average 57,206 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 54,914 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,789.84 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.4958
11.1701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LAK 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 11.2222, compared to 11.4305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.4134 LAK (High: 11.4357 / Low: 11.0223). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0728 LAK (High: 11.4818 / Low: 11.4090).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4134
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 11.4105) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.2651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1454 (+1.29%).

2017 Avg (August) 11.4105
2016 Avg (August) 11.2651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3638 10.9827 11.1972
February 11.3378 11.0175 11.2107
March 11.3984 11.0116 11.2051
April 11.3373 11.0146 11.2052
May 11.3445 11.0221 11.2142
June 11.3982 11.0976 11.3008
July 11.4357 11.0223 11.3496
August 11.5407 11.3298 11.4105
September 11.4886 11.3859 11.4370
October 11.4818 11.4090 11.4495
November 11.5205 11.3936 11.4678
December 11.5184 11.3809 11.4686