YEARLY HIGH
3.4927 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.7023 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5769 MWK

2012 AOA to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.4927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 1.7023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7904 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7284 to the December average rate of 3.4178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 97.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4927 was up 97.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,463 MWK
2011 Average 8,341 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 8,512 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,951.82 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.5868
1.5595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 2.0331, compared to 3.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.0238 MWK (High: 2.7605 / Low: 1.7366). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 MWK (High: 1.7652 / Low: 1.7322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0238
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.4178) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7300), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6878 (+97.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.4178
2011 Avg (December) 1.7300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7477 1.7048 1.7284
February 1.7629 1.7023 1.7424
March 1.7652 1.7322 1.7476
April 1.7779 1.7301 1.7466
May 2.7605 1.7366 2.4479
June 2.8507 2.7444 2.7857
July 2.8960 2.7356 2.8220
August 2.9131 2.8646 2.8812
September 3.1785 2.9077 3.0294
October 3.3094 3.1560 3.2344
November 3.4187 3.2429 3.3396
December 3.4927 3.3752 3.4178