YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0105 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 SBD

2017 MWK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0111 was down 9.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0123, 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 55 SBD
2016 Average 56 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 52 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.98 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0109
0.0107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SBD 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0107).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0108) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-8.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0108
2016 Avg (January) 0.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0111 0.0107 0.0108
February 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
March 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
April 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108
May 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
June 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
July 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
August 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107
September 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
October 0.0108 0.0107 0.0108
November 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
December 0.0108 0.0107 0.0107