YEARLY HIGH
167.2938 MWK
YEARLY LOW
81.0045 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.0223 MWK

2012 BBD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 167.2938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 81.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.2893 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.0881 to the December average rate of 163.7001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 167.2938 was up 100.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 83.5501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 836,469 MWK
2011 Average 390,253 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 405,023 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,446.56 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

171.8613
73.9269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 96.6879, compared to 149.3567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.6688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.6879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.3567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 48.7546 MWK (High: 131.4260 / Low: 82.6714). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1492 MWK (High: 83.5970 / Low: 82.4478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±48.7546
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 163.7001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 82.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +81.6730 (+99.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 163.7001
2011 Avg (December) 82.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.9462 81.1253 82.0881
February 83.6225 81.0045 82.7779
March 83.5970 82.4478 83.0259
April 84.4754 82.3502 83.0710
May 131.4260 82.6714 116.5107
June 135.7433 130.7141 132.6540
July 138.1225 134.2712 136.3713
August 138.9385 136.6325 137.4734
September 151.6325 138.8435 144.5751
October 158.0825 150.5863 154.4025
November 163.5474 155.0930 159.6178
December 167.2938 161.6891 163.7001