YEARLY HIGH
113.9083 MWK
YEARLY LOW
103.4357 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.4080 MWK

2017 SDG to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 113.9083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 103.4357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4726 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.6667 to the December average rate of 107.8530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 113.9083 was down 7.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 123.5532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 569,541 MWK
2016 Average 576,224 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 517,178 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,362.93 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

113.1481
107.3717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 110.2799, compared to 108.5362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.2799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.5362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.9422 MWK (High: 109.3779 / Low: 103.4357). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6655 MWK (High: 108.9368 / Low: 108.2712).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.9422
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2257 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 110.2924) against the same month in 2016 (average: 114.8112), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5188 (-3.94%).

2017 Avg (March) 110.2924
2016 Avg (March) 114.8112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.5372 110.6270 112.6667
February 113.2968 108.6013 112.5181
March 113.9083 108.3175 110.2924
April 109.3325 108.3685 108.6779
May 109.1786 108.1208 108.7009
June 109.6426 108.2736 108.8234
July 109.8311 108.0936 108.7128
August 109.5014 108.0808 108.7552
September 108.9707 108.0657 108.6014
October 108.9368 108.2712 108.6608
November 109.2838 108.2106 108.6337
December 109.3779 103.4357 107.8530