2017 PHP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.7695 MWK

YEARLY LOW

13.9578 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.4039 MWK

2017 PHP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 14.7695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 13.9578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8117 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5746 to the December average rate of 14.4294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.7695 was down 6.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,692,384 MWK

2016 Average 3,739,552 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 3,489,462 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,922.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.6276

14.0833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 14.5399, compared to 14.2679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5399

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4600 MWK (High: 14.5410 / Low: 14.0811). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1541 MWK (High: 14.4070 / Low: 14.2529).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4600

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.5746) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.5102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+0.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.5746

2016 Avg (January) 14.5102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.7695	14.4429	14.5746
February	14.6344	14.3720	14.5084
March	14.5663	14.3158	14.4365
April	14.7491	14.3937	14.5822
May	14.6471	14.4923	14.5666
June	14.7452	14.3435	14.5712
July	14.4070	14.2529	14.3259
August	14.5410	14.0811	14.2380
September	14.3417	14.1342	14.2390
October	14.3322	13.9578	14.1287
November	14.4595	14.1007	14.2468
December	14.5746	14.2870	14.4294