YEARLY HIGH
0.1738 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1238 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1439 LRD

2017 MWK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.1738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.1238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1292 to the December average rate of 0.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1738 was up 29.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1340, 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 869 LRD
2016 Average 629 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 619 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.99 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1775
0.1234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LRD 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 0.1296, compared to 0.1583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0359 LRD (High: 0.1598 / Low: 0.1239). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LRD (High: 0.1303 / Low: 0.1290).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1730) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0458 (+36.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1730
2016 Avg (December) 0.1271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1317 0.1254 0.1292
February 0.1309 0.1288 0.1299
March 0.1307 0.1282 0.1296
April 0.1303 0.1290 0.1297
May 0.1307 0.1279 0.1297
June 0.1307 0.1272 0.1293
July 0.1297 0.1238 0.1279
August 0.1598 0.1239 0.1549
September 0.1624 0.1579 0.1611
October 0.1647 0.1612 0.1630
November 0.1734 0.1642 0.1699
December 0.1738 0.1725 0.1730