2017 PGK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

231.5268 MWK

YEARLY LOW

220.6420 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

227.4938 MWK

2017 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 231.5268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 220.6420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8848 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.2444 to the December average rate of 225.5482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 231.5268 was down 6.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 248.4312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,157,634 MWK

2016 Average 1,134,325 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,103,210 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,423.81 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

229.7734

225.1641

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 228.0445, compared to 226.9430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.0445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.9430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 10.4190 MWK (High: 231.1262 / Low: 220.7072). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5841 MWK (High: 227.4758 / Low: 224.8918).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.4190

November Spread (Stable) ±2.5841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.7955 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 229.3893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 243.2571), the exchange rate shifted by -13.8678 (-5.70%).

2017 Avg (February) 229.3893

2016 Avg (February) 243.2571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	229.8687	225.1265	228.2444
February	231.5268	227.3855	229.3893
March	230.8461	225.3596	228.6859
April	229.9546	220.7022	225.8903
May	229.6489	220.6420	228.1499
June	230.6239	221.8912	227.9075
July	231.1262	220.7072	228.2964
August	230.3272	223.5182	228.0737
September	227.8355	223.6253	226.6855
October	229.1369	225.7560	226.9138
November	227.4758	224.8918	226.1404
December	227.3652	224.4934	225.5482