YEARLY HIGH
225.0083 MWK
YEARLY LOW
212.4748 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.5650 MWK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,125,041 MWK
2016 Average 1,052,558 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,062,374 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,667.28 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

224.4841
216.5355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.6261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.4940
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 222.2150
2016 Avg (March) 205.5256

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