YEARLY HIGH
98.3134 MWK
YEARLY LOW
95.2980 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.9076 MWK

2017 SRD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 98.3134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 95.2980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0154 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.0896 to the December average rate of 97.3318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 98.3134 was down 47.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 188.8311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 491,567 MWK
2016 Average 615,126 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 476,490 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,076.80 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

97.7322
95.9453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 96.4330, compared to 97.3821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.4330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.3821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.9206 MWK (High: 98.1098 / Low: 96.1892). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5717 MWK (High: 97.9806 / Low: 97.4089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9206
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8536 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 97.5241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 99.9575), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4334 (-2.43%).

2017 Avg (August) 97.5241
2016 Avg (August) 99.9575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.1098 96.1892 97.0896
February 96.8096 95.5651 96.2360
March 97.1317 95.2980 96.0942
April 96.7742 95.6206 96.2702
May 96.5576 95.9032 96.2849
June 97.2398 96.0184 96.6234
July 97.4742 96.4810 96.9855
August 98.3134 96.6507 97.5241
September 97.9806 97.4089 97.5833
October 98.1356 97.2980 97.4864
November 98.0083 96.7267 97.3817
December 97.5646 96.9442 97.3318