2017 SBD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

95.4699 MWK

YEARLY LOW

90.3340 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.8957 MWK

2017 SBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 95.4699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 90.3340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1359 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.2819 to the December average rate of 93.3188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 95.4699 was up 1.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 93.6559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 477,350 MWK

2016 Average 448,829 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 451,670 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,679.40 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

93.8574

91.9618

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 92.6701, compared to 93.1214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.6701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.1214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.4257 MWK (High: 95.4699 / Low: 92.0442). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0438 MWK (High: 93.4653 / Low: 92.4216).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4257

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7846 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 93.6994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 91.7911), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9084 (+2.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 93.6994

2016 Avg (August) 91.7911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.2249	90.3340	92.2819
February	94.0590	92.4403	93.2026
March	94.2672	92.6697	93.3031
April	93.7187	92.2763	92.9043
May	92.9100	90.9751	92.1198
June	93.4688	91.3571	92.2087
July	93.5421	91.9193	92.6558
August	95.4699	92.0442	93.6994
September	94.1960	92.6123	93.4886
October	93.4653	92.4216	92.9275
November	93.6705	90.7163	92.6382
December	93.7991	92.7295	93.3188