YEARLY HIGH
0.8703 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.7504 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8022 XAF

2017 MWK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.8703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.7504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1199 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8522 to the December average rate of 0.7634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8703 was down 6.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9260, 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 4,352 XAF
2016 Average 4,182 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,752 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599.34 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8616
0.7492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to XAF 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 0.8359, compared to 0.7685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0360 XAF (High: 0.7993 / Low: 0.7633). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 XAF (High: 0.7772 / Low: 0.7610).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0249 (-2.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8522
2016 Avg (January) 0.8771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8703 0.8412 0.8522
February 0.8613 0.8388 0.8505
March 0.8621 0.8321 0.8470
April 0.8534 0.8261 0.8433
May 0.8321 0.8043 0.8178
June 0.8122 0.7919 0.8049
July 0.7993 0.7633 0.7849
August 0.7726 0.7543 0.7650
September 0.7684 0.7504 0.7586
October 0.7772 0.7610 0.7691
November 0.7802 0.7572 0.7701
December 0.7720 0.7528 0.7634