YEARLY HIGH
539.6016 MWK
YEARLY LOW
249.2472 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
390.4550 MWK

2012 GBP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 539.6016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 249.2472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.3544 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.6648 to the December average rate of 528.2044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 107.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 539.6016 was up 100.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 268.6744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,698,008 MWK
2011 Average 1,251,256 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 1,246,236 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,451,772.24 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

555.5583
227.3109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 304.6425, compared to 476.2674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 171.6249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 304.6425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.2674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 143.9383 MWK (High: 411.2744 / Low: 267.3361). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1668 MWK (High: 266.4245 / Low: 258.2577).

May Spread (Volatile) ±143.9383
March Spread (Stable) ±8.1668

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: 528.2044) against the same month in 2011 (average: 255.9678), the exchange rate shifted by +272.2366 (+106.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 528.2044
2011 Avg (December) 255.9678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 260.8795 249.2472 254.6648
February 265.8765 255.9360 261.7003
March 266.4245 258.2577 262.7735
April 270.2369 261.8523 265.9433
May 411.2744 267.3361 370.4455
June 425.2151 401.5818 412.3277
July 431.3490 417.2564 425.4656
August 440.9046 426.7676 432.1111
September 489.9462 441.0121 465.8527
October 508.8553 482.7774 496.4512
November 524.0326 493.2979 509.5196
December 539.6016 519.9105 528.2044