2017 SOS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2683 MWK

YEARLY LOW

1.2210 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2531 MWK

2017 SOS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 1.2683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0472 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2547 to the December average rate of 1.2511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2683 was down 2.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,341 MWK

2016 Average 5,990 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 6,105 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.20 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2552

1.2488

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.2539, compared to 1.2523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0416 MWK (High: 1.2626 / Low: 1.2210). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 MWK (High: 1.2653 / Low: 1.2509).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.2546) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+2.36%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.2546

2016 Avg (July) 1.2257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2659	1.2422	1.2547
February	1.2626	1.2362	1.2527
March	1.2653	1.2509	1.2543
April	1.2602	1.2442	1.2533
May	1.2608	1.2328	1.2540
June	1.2655	1.2432	1.2541
July	1.2683	1.2361	1.2546
August	1.2654	1.2334	1.2539
September	1.2602	1.2329	1.2494
October	1.2586	1.2371	1.2526
November	1.2626	1.2210	1.2521
December	1.2631	1.2231	1.2511