2012 GHS to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

176.2447 MWK

YEARLY LOW

88.8006 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

131.8608 MWK

2012 GHS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 176.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 88.8006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 87.4441 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.1356 to the December average rate of 172.6488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 176.2447 was up 60.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 109.9854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 881,224 MWK

2011 Average 505,186 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 444,003 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 437,220.51 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

180.7166

83.9030

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 107.4023, compared to 156.3194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.9171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.4023

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 50.0209 MWK (High: 138.8215 / Low: 88.8006). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3816 MWK (High: 99.1592 / Low: 95.7776).

May Spread (Volatile) ±50.0209

February Spread (Stable) ±3.3816

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.5355 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 172.6488) against the same month in 2011 (average: 100.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +72.6206 (+72.60%).

2012 Avg (December) 172.6488

2011 Avg (December) 100.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.0662	93.7819	97.1356
February	99.1592	95.7776	97.8121
March	98.9362	93.1038	95.5063
April	94.9447	89.1509	91.9708
May	138.8215	88.8006	123.6184
June	140.8506	136.2019	138.3706
July	141.8567	137.8761	139.7243
August	143.8125	140.0947	141.3293
September	159.6300	143.5533	151.5557
October	168.4469	159.0381	163.5863
November	172.8980	164.0197	169.0718
December	176.2447	170.4107	172.6488