YEARLY HIGH
178.7261 MWK
YEARLY LOW
159.9121 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.8593 MWK

2017 MYR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 178.7261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 159.9121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8140 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.6001 to the December average rate of 177.9493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 178.7261 was down 1.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 180.9721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,574,522 MWK
2016 Average 3,432,167 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,198,243 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,279.36 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

179.4842
161.0651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MWK 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 165.3491, compared to 172.3695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.3491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.3695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 6.4449 MWK (High: 177.6587 / Low: 171.2138). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7109 MWK (High: 169.7916 / Low: 168.0807).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.4449
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7812 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 177.9493) against the same month in 2016 (average: 162.2038), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7455 (+9.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 177.9493
2016 Avg (December) 162.2038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 164.6920 159.9121 162.6001
February 164.1657 162.1140 163.2636
March 165.0521 161.5135 163.3496
April 167.8507 162.9299 164.9632
May 170.2203 166.6824 168.1153
June 171.4420 168.5084 169.8030
July 169.7916 168.0807 169.0218
August 170.9132 168.0490 169.3506
September 173.3771 169.8086 172.2533
October 172.8699 171.0947 171.6460
November 177.6587 171.2138 173.9958
December 178.7261 176.6254 177.9493