YEARLY HIGH
32.5068 STD
YEARLY LOW
28.0227 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9548 STD

2017 MWK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 32.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 28.0227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4840 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8316 to the December average rate of 28.5087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.5068 was down 5.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.4058, 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 162,534 STD
2016 Average 155,986 STD
Yearly Trough Low 140,114 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,420.24 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.1813
27.9849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to STD 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 31.2197, compared to 28.6899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.2327 STD (High: 29.8315 / Low: 28.5988). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3507 STD (High: 28.8590 / Low: 28.5082).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2327
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9247 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 31.8316) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.7136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8820 (-2.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 31.8316
2016 Avg (January) 32.7136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5068 31.3659 31.8316
February 32.1360 31.3471 31.7447
March 32.2142 31.0898 31.6091
April 31.8899 30.8392 31.5008
May 31.1469 30.0449 30.5761
June 30.3597 29.6296 30.0558
July 29.8315 28.5988 29.3222
August 28.8717 28.2313 28.5964
September 28.7329 28.0227 28.3346
October 28.8590 28.5082 28.6971
November 28.9258 28.2984 28.6804
December 28.7741 28.1915 28.5087