2017 PEN to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 PEN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the PEN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 225.0083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 212.4748.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5335 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.1979 to the December average rate of 223.6269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 225.0083 was up 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 218.0744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
PEN to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 221.6261, compared to 223.5039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8778 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 11.4940 MWK (High: 224.7995 / Low: 213.3055). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5523 MWK (High: 224.7432 / Low: 223.1909).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7303 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 222.2150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 205.5256), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6894 (+8.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 221.7368 | 212.4748 | 217.1979 |
| February | 224.2104 | 219.5094 | 222.5835 |
| March | 225.0083 | 219.0142 | 222.2150 |
| April | 224.0911 | 222.2379 | 223.5199 |
| May | 224.0963 | 220.6420 | 221.7896 |
| June | 224.2783 | 221.2015 | 222.4509 |
| July | 224.4323 | 221.8768 | 223.2971 |
| August | 224.7432 | 223.1909 | 223.8218 |
| September | 224.7088 | 221.5941 | 223.6058 |
| October | 224.9339 | 221.6345 | 223.2063 |
| November | 224.7995 | 213.3055 | 223.4655 |
| December | 224.7104 | 220.6223 | 223.6269 |