YEARLY HIGH
73.3811 MWK
YEARLY LOW
66.0046 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.8649 MWK

2017 VEF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 73.3811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 66.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3765 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5923 to the December average rate of 70.4851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.3811 was down 38.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 119.1972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 366,906 MWK
2016 Average 407,002 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 330,023 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,882.41 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

72.8602
69.9249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 72.4166, compared to 71.3132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.4166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.3132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 6.7166 MWK (High: 72.7213 / Low: 66.0046). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0520 MWK (High: 73.1061 / Low: 72.0541).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7166
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0520

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6486 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 72.5904) against the same month in 2016 (average: 110.6596), the exchange rate shifted by -38.0693 (-34.40%).

2017 Avg (March) 72.5904
2016 Avg (March) 110.6596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.2854 71.8831 72.5923
February 73.1061 72.0541 72.6156
March 73.3811 71.9288 72.5904
April 72.8698 71.3822 72.2527
May 72.8052 71.2207 72.0600
June 73.1366 71.4376 72.3888
July 72.7804 71.2730 71.8260
August 72.7306 69.9919 71.4921
September 72.8226 71.3582 72.0884
October 72.9094 68.4228 71.8181
November 72.7213 66.0046 70.1695
December 72.8430 66.8755 70.4851