YEARLY HIGH
18.2997 MWK
YEARLY LOW
9.3465 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7926 MWK

2012 ETB to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 18.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 9.3465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9532 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4862 to the December average rate of 17.9558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 89.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.2997 was up 52.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,499 MWK
2011 Average 49,661 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 46,733 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,765.91 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.8028
8.6392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 11.0478, compared to 16.5373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.4746 MWK (High: 14.9036 / Low: 9.4290). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1806 MWK (High: 15.4422 / Low: 15.2615).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.4746
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1806

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 17.9558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.5107), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4451 (+88.79%).

2012 Avg (December) 17.9558
2011 Avg (December) 9.5107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5831 9.3722 9.4862
February 9.6328 9.3465 9.5356
March 9.6192 9.4055 9.5218
April 9.6877 9.4365 9.5116
May 14.9036 9.4290 13.2464
June 15.3248 14.7971 14.9853
July 15.4868 15.0475 15.2539
August 15.4422 15.2615 15.3111
September 16.7684 15.4296 16.0525
October 17.4564 16.6851 17.0702
November 18.0200 17.0886 17.5805
December 18.2997 17.7743 17.9558