YEARLY HIGH
0.3637 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.1751 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2672 MWK

2012 CDF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.3637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.1751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1886 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1801 to the December average rate of 0.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3637 was up 97.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,819 MWK
2011 Average 856 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 876 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 943.09 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3711
0.1627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.2112, compared to 0.3231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1067 MWK (High: 0.2875 / Low: 0.1808). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MWK (High: 0.1829 / Low: 0.1786).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1067
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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: 0.3538) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1724 (+95.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3538
2011 Avg (December) 0.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1817 0.1768 0.1801
February 0.1840 0.1751 0.1808
March 0.1829 0.1786 0.1812
April 0.1844 0.1791 0.1814
May 0.2875 0.1808 0.2544
June 0.2968 0.2815 0.2895
July 0.2990 0.2935 0.2958
August 0.3005 0.2954 0.2975
September 0.3283 0.3001 0.3129
October 0.3413 0.3254 0.3339
November 0.3516 0.3353 0.3446
December 0.3637 0.3480 0.3538