YEARLY HIGH
202.1319 MWK
YEARLY LOW
96.9927 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.1370 MWK

2012 GEL to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 202.1319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 96.9927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.1391 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.3431 to the December average rate of 197.2947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 100.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 202.1319 was up 99.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 101.0747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,010,659 MWK
2011 Average 463,645 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 484,964 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,695.73 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

207.1898
88.4480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 117.7136, compared to 176.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58.8468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 60.4285 MWK (High: 161.7850 / Low: 101.3565). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4642 MWK (High: 101.3432 / Low: 99.8790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±60.4285
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.4105 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 197.2947) against the same month in 2011 (average: 98.8348), the exchange rate shifted by +98.4599 (+99.62%).

2012 Avg (December) 197.2947
2011 Avg (December) 98.8348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.4371 96.9927 98.3431
February 102.2168 97.0678 99.8734
March 101.3432 99.8790 100.6299
April 103.0066 100.6567 101.6163
May 161.7850 101.3565 143.4147
June 166.6582 160.2791 162.4042
July 161.2809 156.8012 158.9937
August 160.8301 158.3946 159.3116
September 175.2943 160.6397 167.3044
October 190.4580 176.3517 184.3537
November 197.2501 186.5529 192.1042
December 202.1319 194.6794 197.2947