YEARLY HIGH
208.4305 MWK
YEARLY LOW
170.4858 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.6830 MWK

2017 PLN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 208.4305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 170.4858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.9446 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.5604 to the December average rate of 204.5377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 208.4305 was up 8.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 191.5731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,168,610 MWK
2016 Average 3,603,620 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 3,409,717 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 758,892.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

207.3355
173.7627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 184.1969, compared to 201.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.9722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.1969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 10.0047 MWK (High: 180.4905 / Low: 170.4858). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6931 MWK (High: 181.9050 / Low: 177.2119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.0047
February Spread (Stable) ±4.6931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4871 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 204.5377) against the same month in 2016 (average: 171.8859), the exchange rate shifted by +32.6518 (+19.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 204.5377
2016 Avg (December) 171.8859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.4905 170.4858 176.5604
February 181.9050 177.2119 179.1200
March 185.9703 177.0041 180.8984
April 188.1445 181.1590 183.6963
May 195.5302 186.7565 191.1328
June 195.7950 190.1734 193.7734
July 202.0445 194.0094 197.4243
August 204.4120 198.7484 201.0137
September 205.9843 197.4783 202.5059
October 203.1113 197.2957 200.0188
November 205.8051 198.0979 201.5141
December 208.4305 202.3020 204.5377