YEARLY HIGH
3.4232 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.3978 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6097 MWK

2017 SYP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 3.4232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0253 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3875 to the December average rate of 1.4090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4232 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,116 MWK
2016 Average 16,369 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 6,989 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,126.67 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5879
1.2102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 3.3864, compared to 1.8331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.0078 MWK (High: 3.4056 / Low: 1.3978). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 MWK (High: 1.4151 / Low: 1.4068).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0078
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.3875) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2531 (+8.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.3875
2016 Avg (January) 3.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4232 3.3623 3.3875
February 3.4053 3.3565 3.3836
March 3.4174 3.3542 3.3828
April 3.4006 3.3685 3.3898
May 3.3941 3.3726 3.3857
June 3.4104 3.3686 3.3888
July 3.3903 3.3663 3.3815
August 3.4056 1.3978 1.9812
September 1.4151 1.4068 1.4093
October 1.4171 1.4072 1.4094
November 1.4174 1.3986 1.4084
December 1.4124 1.4021 1.4090