YEARLY HIGH
201.2238 MWK
YEARLY LOW
185.1362 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.3672 MWK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,006,119 MWK
2016 Average 975,229 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 925,681 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,438.27 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

200.4138
189.7123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.9734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 195.7611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.6218
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 199.1201
2016 Avg (March) 192.1694

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