2012 BAM to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

225.4307 MWK

YEARLY LOW

105.2803 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.2176 MWK

2012 BAM to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 225.4307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 105.2803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.1504 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.2177 to the December average rate of 219.3423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 102.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 225.4307 was up 87.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 120.3897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,127,154 MWK

2011 Average 554,724 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 526,402 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600,752.00 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

230.4547

97.1052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 127.6188, compared to 194.8164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 67.1976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.6188

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.8164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 57.5637 MWK (High: 167.8472 / Low: 110.2834). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3285 MWK (High: 113.7572 / Low: 110.4288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.5637

April Spread (Stable) ±3.3285

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 0.3244 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 219.3423) against the same month in 2011 (average: 110.4779), the exchange rate shifted by +108.8644 (+98.54%).

2012 Avg (December) 219.3423

2011 Avg (December) 110.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	111.1156	105.2803	108.2177
February	114.5124	108.2517	111.8488
March	113.5356	110.0747	112.0279
April	113.7572	110.4288	111.7035
May	167.8472	110.2834	152.0436
June	174.7647	165.4210	169.8711
July	174.0324	169.0380	171.2880
August	178.5412	171.3859	174.1109
September	199.1790	178.4518	190.1583
October	209.1747	199.9014	204.7213
November	216.9017	201.6213	209.2773
December	225.4307	214.4161	219.3423