2013 BOB to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.6291 MWK

YEARLY LOW

46.0895 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.4472 MWK

2013 BOB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 62.6291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 46.0895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5396 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1743 to the December average rate of 60.9538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 62.6291 was up 30.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 47.8306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 313,146 MWK

2012 Average 177,136 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 230,447 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,698.19 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

62.3263

45.8553

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 52.1970, compared to 52.6974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.1970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 9.9687 MWK (High: 57.6652 / Low: 47.6965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7629 MWK (High: 48.2386 / Low: 47.4757).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.9687

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.0886 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 60.9538) against the same month in 2012 (average: 46.8588), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0950 (+30.08%).

2013 Avg (December) 60.9538

2012 Avg (December) 46.8588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.3609	46.0895	48.1743
February	54.5342	51.4204	52.3227
March	56.0912	52.9681	54.6505
April	59.4342	55.4391	57.4900
May	57.6652	47.6965	53.3165
June	47.9794	46.5475	47.2279
July	48.2820	47.1724	47.7220
August	48.2386	47.4757	47.7901
September	53.1612	47.4689	48.5476
October	57.0040	52.6105	53.5866
November	59.3834	55.7389	57.5843
December	62.6291	59.3345	60.9538