YEARLY HIGH
4.1571 MWK
YEARLY LOW
1.9209 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0089 MWK

2012 BDT to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 4.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 1.9209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2363 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9723 to the December average rate of 4.0533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 105.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.1571 was up 87.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,786 MWK
2011 Average 10,536 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 9,604 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,181.35 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2614
1.7642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 2.3508, compared to 3.6670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1919 MWK (High: 3.2083 / Low: 2.0164). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 MWK (High: 2.0416 / Low: 2.0141).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1919
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4.0533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0939), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9594 (+93.58%).

2012 Avg (December) 4.0533
2011 Avg (December) 2.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0122 1.9353 1.9723
February 2.0463 1.9209 1.9922
March 2.0416 2.0141 2.0291
April 2.0607 2.0088 2.0290
May 3.2083 2.0164 2.8446
June 3.3133 3.1882 3.2375
July 3.3745 3.2762 3.3296
August 3.4074 3.3503 3.3700
September 3.7015 3.3933 3.5365
October 3.8896 3.7023 3.7933
November 4.0299 3.8027 3.9192
December 4.1571 3.9896 4.0533