2017 SGD to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

542.8358 MWK

YEARLY LOW

495.8104 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

525.6959 MWK

2017 SGD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 542.8358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 495.8104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0254 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 507.1642 to the December average rate of 538.9919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 542.8358 was up 1.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 536.1963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,714,179 MWK

2016 Average 2,572,481 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,479,052 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,126.76 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

542.1747

503.9815

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 516.7780, compared to 534.6138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 516.7780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 534.6138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 18.8711 MWK (High: 514.6816 / Low: 495.8104). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3018 MWK (High: 521.5952 / Low: 516.2933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.8711

April Spread (Stable) ±5.3018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.8244 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 538.9919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 503.4510), the exchange rate shifted by +35.5409 (+7.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 538.9919

2016 Avg (December) 503.4510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	514.6816	495.8104	507.1642
February	517.8010	508.9812	512.7551
March	522.3497	509.5322	515.9643
April	521.5952	516.2933	519.5319
May	525.5989	513.5913	520.3778
June	530.7304	521.5387	524.8749
July	536.1791	523.7520	529.1232
August	537.3406	530.1445	533.1469
September	542.5136	533.2602	537.6467
October	538.3345	530.5367	533.8223
November	539.8290	531.0765	534.9519
December	542.8358	533.7993	538.9919