YEARLY HIGH
10.6092 SLL
YEARLY LOW
7.5297 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3025 SLL

2017 MWK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 10.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 7.5297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0795 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5139 to the December average rate of 10.5389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.6092 was up 34.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.8849, 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 53,046 SLL
2016 Average 33,909 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 37,649 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,397.40 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.6414
9.4114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to SLL 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 10.1514, compared to 10.4536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.7618 SLL (High: 10.2915 / Low: 7.5297). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0958 SLL (High: 10.3546 / Low: 10.2588).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7618
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0958

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.5389) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.6473), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8916 (+37.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.5389
2016 Avg (December) 7.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2915 7.5297 9.5139
February 10.3007 10.0508 10.2111
March 10.4259 9.9870 10.2575
April 10.3546 10.2588 10.2912
May 10.3635 10.2483 10.3008
June 10.4215 10.2197 10.3339
July 10.4149 10.2654 10.3473
August 10.4884 10.3179 10.3764
September 10.4864 10.3426 10.4008
October 10.5650 10.4171 10.5251
November 10.5980 10.4678 10.5330
December 10.6092 10.4694 10.5389