YEARLY HIGH
56.0725 MWK
YEARLY LOW
51.5058 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.4375 MWK

2017 SCR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 56.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 51.5058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5667 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.2022 to the December average rate of 52.0980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 56.0725 was down 4.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.4273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280,362 MWK
2016 Average 267,674 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 257,529 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,833.47 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

54.4127
51.8876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 53.9013, compared to 52.9737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.3735 MWK (High: 54.8793 / Low: 51.5058). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4696 MWK (High: 54.1610 / Low: 52.6914).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3735
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 53.8554) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.6677), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1876 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (March) 53.8554
2016 Avg (March) 52.6677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.7722 53.3629 54.2022
February 54.9905 53.1264 53.9306
March 56.0725 52.8098 53.8554
April 55.7444 53.0516 53.9011
May 54.3045 52.8170 53.5895
June 55.4917 52.3835 53.9292
July 55.2427 52.3425 53.5661
August 54.9021 52.7769 53.4398
September 54.1610 52.6914 53.2587
October 54.5056 51.7033 52.9901
November 54.8793 51.5058 52.4896
December 54.1531 51.5062 52.0980