YEARLY HIGH
0.1328 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0943 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0973 MWK

2017 SLL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1069 to the December average rate of 0.0949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1328 was down 27.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 664 MWK
2016 Average 754 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 471 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.75 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1081
0.0937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0989, compared to 0.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0356 MWK (High: 0.1328 / Low: 0.0972). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MWK (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0966).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0594 (-35.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1069
2016 Avg (January) 0.1662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1328 0.0972 0.1069
February 0.0995 0.0971 0.0979
March 0.1001 0.0959 0.0975
April 0.0975 0.0966 0.0972
May 0.0976 0.0965 0.0971
June 0.0979 0.0960 0.0968
July 0.0974 0.0960 0.0966
August 0.0969 0.0953 0.0964
September 0.0967 0.0954 0.0961
October 0.0960 0.0947 0.0950
November 0.0955 0.0944 0.0949
December 0.0955 0.0943 0.0949