YEARLY HIGH
6.1556 MWK
YEARLY LOW
3.0594 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6476 MWK

2012 BTN to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 6.1556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.0594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0961 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2085 to the December average rate of 5.9896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 86.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.1556 was up 75.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,778 MWK
2011 Average 16,752 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 15,297 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,480.72 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.2677
2.9304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 3.6836, compared to 5.6116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.6199 MWK (High: 4.7127 / Low: 3.0928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0967 MWK (High: 5.3995 / Low: 5.3028).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6199
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0967

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0835 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 5.8299) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3695), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4605 (+73.02%).

2012 Avg (October) 5.8299
2011 Avg (October) 3.3695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3465 3.0594 3.2085
February 3.4121 3.3022 3.3610
March 3.3762 3.2260 3.2984
April 3.3125 3.1463 3.2149
May 4.7127 3.0928 4.2789
June 4.8533 4.6961 4.7398
July 5.3612 4.8276 5.1089
August 5.3995 5.3028 5.3456
September 6.0595 5.3990 5.5720
October 6.1556 5.6933 5.8299
November 5.9884 5.6804 5.8233
December 6.0884 5.8986 5.9896