2017 RWF to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8896 MWK

YEARLY LOW

0.8413 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8653 MWK

2017 RWF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.8413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8746 to the December average rate of 0.8462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8896 was down 10.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,448 MWK

2016 Average 4,556 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 4,207 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.31 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8775

0.8433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.8687, compared to 0.8618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0300 MWK (High: 0.8860 / Low: 0.8560). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MWK (High: 0.8547 / Low: 0.8413).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8746) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0461 (-5.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8746

2016 Avg (January) 0.9208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8896	0.8624	0.8746
February	0.8848	0.8639	0.8689
March	0.8841	0.8635	0.8692
April	0.8821	0.8621	0.8688
May	0.8854	0.8566	0.8668
June	0.8818	0.8561	0.8638
July	0.8860	0.8560	0.8698
August	0.8837	0.8545	0.8727
September	0.8749	0.8597	0.8698
October	0.8721	0.8476	0.8624
November	0.8674	0.8433	0.8502
December	0.8547	0.8413	0.8462