YEARLY HIGH
1.3326 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.1490 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2492 MWK

2017 XAF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.3326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1835 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1735 to the December average rate of 1.3099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3326 was up 4.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,663 MWK
2016 Average 5,983 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 5,745 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3328
1.1590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.1969, compared to 1.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0589 MWK (High: 1.3100 / Low: 1.2511). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 MWK (High: 1.3141 / Low: 1.2866).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.3183) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0920 (+7.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.3183
2016 Avg (September) 1.2263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1887 1.1490 1.1735
February 1.1922 1.1610 1.1759
March 1.2017 1.1599 1.1808
April 1.2104 1.1718 1.1860
May 1.2433 1.2017 1.2229
June 1.2627 1.2313 1.2424
July 1.3100 1.2511 1.2743
August 1.3257 1.2943 1.3072
September 1.3326 1.3015 1.3183
October 1.3141 1.2866 1.3003
November 1.3207 1.2816 1.2986
December 1.3284 1.2953 1.3099