YEARLY HIGH
7.1543 MWK
YEARLY LOW
6.5906 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9680 MWK

2017 NPR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 7.1543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.5906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5637 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6569 to the December average rate of 7.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.1543 was up 4.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.8745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,771 MWK
2016 Average 33,044 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 32,953 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,818.66 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.1340
6.6135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 6.9050, compared to 7.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2579 MWK (High: 6.9901 / Low: 6.7322). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0853 MWK (High: 7.0973 / Low: 7.0120).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2579
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0853

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0629 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 7.0907) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3806 (+5.67%).

2017 Avg (August) 7.0907
2016 Avg (August) 6.7101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7173 6.5906 6.6569
February 6.8093 6.7018 6.7649
March 6.9901 6.7322 6.8807
April 7.0996 6.9507 7.0314
May 7.1036 6.9960 7.0438
June 7.0973 7.0120 7.0524
July 7.1128 6.9875 7.0395
August 7.1543 7.0505 7.0907
September 7.1033 6.9069 7.0336
October 7.0020 6.9125 6.9707
November 7.0743 6.9368 6.9922
December 7.1076 7.0120 7.0598