YEARLY HIGH
6.4934 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.3392 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9890 MWK

2012 AFN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 6.4934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 3.3392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1542 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5591 to the December average rate of 6.3603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4934 was up 68.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.8614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,467 MWK
2011 Average 17,642 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 16,696 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,770.78 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.6530
3.1408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 4.0315, compared to 5.9465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0162 MWK (High: 5.4395 / Low: 3.4232). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0761 MWK (High: 5.7429 / Low: 5.6668).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0162
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1203 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.3603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5340), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8263 (+79.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.3603
2011 Avg (December) 3.5340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6179 3.5043 3.5591
February 3.5552 3.3664 3.4387
March 3.4594 3.3392 3.4335
April 3.5026 3.4089 3.4405
May 5.4395 3.4232 4.8225
June 5.6163 5.4124 5.4951
July 5.7366 5.5621 5.6457
August 5.7429 5.6668 5.6858
September 5.9956 5.7429 5.8707
October 6.1131 5.8661 6.0049
November 6.3023 5.9079 6.1116
December 6.4934 6.2450 6.3603