2012 ARS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.2416 MWK

YEARLY LOW

37.3914 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.6953 MWK

2012 ARS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 68.2416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 37.3914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8502 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0143 to the December average rate of 67.1125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 76.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.2416 was up 71.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.7044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341,208 MWK

2011 Average 189,046 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 186,957 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,251.18 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

70.0427

34.8809

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 43.9453, compared to 63.4453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.5001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.4453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 21.4493 MWK (High: 58.8414 / Low: 37.3921). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6626 MWK (High: 38.4983 / Low: 37.8357).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.4493

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 67.1125) against the same month in 2011 (average: 38.2732), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8393 (+75.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 67.1125

2011 Avg (December) 38.2732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.3915	37.5896	38.0143
February	38.4499	37.3914	38.0897
March	38.4983	37.8357	38.1317
April	38.5424	37.4580	37.8111
May	58.8414	37.3921	52.3930
June	61.1092	58.3249	59.2319
July	60.9043	59.3522	59.9718
August	60.1915	59.3874	59.7010
September	64.5678	59.9030	61.9330
October	66.4938	63.9774	65.3594
November	67.8243	64.9916	66.5941
December	68.2416	66.2373	67.1125