YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 LSL

2017 MWK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0187 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0200 was down 19.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0248, 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 100 LSL
2016 Average 104 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 85 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.23 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0196
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to LSL 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 LSL (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0169). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 LSL (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0174).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0195) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.11%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0195
2016 Avg (November) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0182 0.0187
February 0.0186 0.0178 0.0182
March 0.0184 0.0172 0.0178
April 0.0192 0.0178 0.0185
May 0.0188 0.0177 0.0183
June 0.0181 0.0174 0.0177
July 0.0186 0.0177 0.0181
August 0.0186 0.0178 0.0182
September 0.0187 0.0177 0.0181
October 0.0195 0.0183 0.0189
November 0.0200 0.0188 0.0195
December 0.0190 0.0169 0.0181