YEARLY HIGH
48.0774 MWK
YEARLY LOW
37.8069 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.9759 MWK

2017 ARS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 48.0774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 37.8069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2705 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6335 to the December average rate of 40.9647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.0774 was down 8.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.5960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,387 MWK
2016 Average 240,912 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 189,035 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,352.52 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.0050
40.3247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 46.2757, compared to 41.6762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.3762 MWK (High: 42.1832 / Low: 37.8069). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9129 MWK (High: 41.9722 / Low: 41.0593).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3762
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.8746 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 47.3650) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.3354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+0.06%).

2017 Avg (April) 47.3650
2016 Avg (April) 47.3354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.3263 44.8794 45.6335
February 47.1798 45.9382 46.5804
March 47.5664 46.2194 46.7229
April 48.0774 46.8159 47.3650
May 47.5723 44.8659 46.2244
June 45.9004 43.6163 45.1282
July 44.0442 40.5890 42.2536
August 42.5632 40.9474 41.6467
September 42.7449 41.3428 42.1204
October 41.9282 40.9751 41.5872
November 41.9722 41.0593 41.4844
December 42.1832 37.8069 40.9647