YEARLY HIGH
0.1345 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1252 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1288 MWK

2017 PYG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1264 to the December average rate of 0.1282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1345 was up 2.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 673 MWK
2016 Average 626 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 626 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1319
0.1259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1289, compared to 0.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0083 MWK (High: 0.1345 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MWK (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1268).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1314) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+7.00%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1314
2016 Avg (March) 0.1228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1276 0.1252 0.1264
February 0.1299 0.1258 0.1269
March 0.1345 0.1262 0.1314
April 0.1345 0.1262 0.1297
May 0.1306 0.1276 0.1290
June 0.1315 0.1281 0.1302
July 0.1333 0.1300 0.1309
August 0.1312 0.1271 0.1298
September 0.1284 0.1268 0.1277
October 0.1287 0.1268 0.1279
November 0.1288 0.1268 0.1277
December 0.1300 0.1272 0.1282