2017 ZAR to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.2373 MWK

YEARLY LOW

50.1130 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.5824 MWK

2017 ZAR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 59.2373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 50.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1243 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.3853 to the December average rate of 55.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 59.2373 was up 9.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.0448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,961,863 MWK

2016 Average 2,424,287 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 2,505,649 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 456,214.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.8225

50.9896

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 54.9614, compared to 54.2035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.2035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 6.4579 MWK (High: 59.2373 / Low: 52.7794). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2220 MWK (High: 55.8940 / Low: 53.6720).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.4579

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 55.5255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 52.1710), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3545 (+6.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 55.5255

2016 Avg (December) 52.1710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.8792	52.3390	53.3853
February	56.3167	53.7263	55.0531
March	58.5728	54.1802	56.1275
April	55.7513	52.0872	54.1005
May	56.5969	53.1656	54.7655
June	57.7848	55.3686	56.3364
July	56.2042	53.5133	55.2552
August	55.8940	53.6720	54.7930
September	56.7197	53.5207	55.1713
October	54.7349	50.9658	53.0003
November	53.1814	50.1130	51.4757
December	59.2373	52.7794	55.5255