YEARLY HIGH
271.1190 MWK
YEARLY LOW
265.3818 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
268.4795 MWK

2017 XCD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 271.1190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 265.3818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7373 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.2646 to the December average rate of 268.4822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 271.1190 was down 2.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 278.7702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,355,595 MWK
2016 Average 1,314,675 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,326,909 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,686.31 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

268.8607
268.2104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 268.5052, compared to 268.4539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.5052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.4539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.6540 MWK (High: 271.0358 / Low: 265.3818). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5735 MWK (High: 269.6638 / Low: 268.0903).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.6540
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.4769 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 268.2836) against the same month in 2016 (average: 259.0855), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1981 (+3.55%).

2017 Avg (March) 268.2836
2016 Avg (March) 259.0855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.0358 265.3818 268.2646
February 270.1026 266.2159 268.3653
March 271.1190 266.0185 268.2836
April 269.6129 267.1666 268.8065
May 269.1762 267.4771 268.5404
June 270.4853 267.1666 268.7706
July 268.9915 266.9645 268.2938
August 270.5796 266.0036 268.4305
September 269.6638 268.0903 268.5701
October 270.0905 268.1452 268.5711
November 270.1026 266.5707 268.3758
December 269.1306 267.1700 268.4822