2017 WST to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

298.5637 MWK

YEARLY LOW

277.0208 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

286.8660 MWK

2017 WST to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 298.5637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 277.0208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5428 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 282.6849 to the December average rate of 284.9649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 298.5637 was up 1.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 293.4137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,492,818 MWK

2016 Average 1,396,369 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,385,104 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,714.03 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

295.9036

281.4832

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 284.4496, compared to 289.2824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 284.4496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.2824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 11.3197 MWK (High: 290.6001 / Low: 279.2804). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1302 MWK (High: 286.3452 / Low: 281.2150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.3197

April Spread (Stable) ±5.1302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 3.4527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 294.7019) against the same month in 2016 (average: 282.8908), the exchange rate shifted by +11.8111 (+4.18%).

2017 Avg (August) 294.7019

2016 Avg (August) 282.8908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	288.1733	277.0208	282.6849
February	290.1245	281.5214	286.3315
March	290.6001	279.2804	284.9013
April	286.3452	281.2150	283.1305
May	286.8348	279.2526	282.7278
June	290.9640	282.9211	286.9217
July	295.5293	285.2997	290.4180
August	298.5637	287.7471	294.7019
September	294.8209	288.2592	291.2492
October	293.0281	286.4505	288.8309
November	288.5879	282.4411	285.5295
December	288.1607	282.5094	284.9649