YEARLY HIGH
0.4696 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.3506 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3949 MWK

2013 CDF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.4696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.3506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1190 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3652 to the December average rate of 0.4564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4696 was up 29.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3637, 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 2,348 MWK
2012 Average 1,337 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,753 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594.79 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4664
0.3463
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 0.3955, compared to 0.3943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0730 MWK (High: 0.4358 / Low: 0.3627). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 MWK (High: 0.3625 / Low: 0.3555).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0730
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4564) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1026 (+29.00%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4564
2012 Avg (December) 0.3538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3902 0.3506 0.3652
February 0.4170 0.3901 0.3979
March 0.4214 0.4028 0.4127
April 0.4513 0.4206 0.4362
May 0.4358 0.3627 0.4048
June 0.3629 0.3531 0.3563
July 0.3640 0.3523 0.3577
August 0.3625 0.3555 0.3586
September 0.3967 0.3538 0.3624
October 0.4254 0.3936 0.4003
November 0.4443 0.4150 0.4306
December 0.4696 0.4439 0.4564