2017 QAR to MWK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 QAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the QAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 201.2238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 185.1362.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0877 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.1148 to the December average rate of 197.8033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 201.2238 was down 2.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 206.7134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
QAR to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 198.9734, compared to 195.7611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2123 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 14.6218 MWK (High: 199.7580 / Low: 185.1362). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1103 MWK (High: 199.7573 / Low: 198.6470).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.5055 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 199.1201) against the same month in 2016 (average: 192.1694), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9507 (+3.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 201.1683 | 197.0025 | 199.1148 |
| February | 200.4693 | 197.6027 | 199.1865 |
| March | 201.2238 | 197.4324 | 199.1201 |
| April | 200.1009 | 198.2907 | 199.5220 |
| May | 199.7573 | 198.6470 | 199.3205 |
| June | 199.5859 | 191.1088 | 197.5764 |
| July | 200.1502 | 194.1921 | 197.7329 |
| August | 200.1056 | 195.7908 | 198.2694 |
| September | 199.0514 | 195.0572 | 196.0471 |
| October | 199.4033 | 190.7042 | 194.1096 |
| November | 199.7580 | 185.1362 | 190.6041 |
| December | 199.8304 | 195.6686 | 197.8033 |