YEARLY HIGH
3.4160 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.9974 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0837 TZS

2017 MWK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 3.4160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.9974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4186 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0573 to the December average rate of 3.0898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4160 was up 3.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3030, 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 17,080 TZS
2016 Average 15,394 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 14,987 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,092.83 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1276
3.0509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to TZS 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 3.0726, compared to 3.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3396 TZS (High: 3.4160 / Low: 3.0765). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 TZS (High: 3.0984 / Low: 3.0833).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3396
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.1212) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0911 (+3.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.1212
2016 Avg (November) 3.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1150 2.9974 3.0573
February 3.0861 3.0458 3.0739
March 3.1051 3.0448 3.0741
April 3.0819 3.0640 3.0754
May 3.0934 3.0699 3.0796
June 3.0883 3.0551 3.0751
July 3.0937 3.0709 3.0852
August 3.1096 3.0776 3.0866
September 3.0984 3.0833 3.0906
October 3.1047 3.0868 3.0954
November 3.4160 3.0765 3.1212
December 3.0969 3.0783 3.0898