YEARLY HIGH
10.9680 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.3521 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8733 MWK

2012 GMD to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 10.9680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 5.3521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6159 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5385 to the December average rate of 10.5564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 90.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9680 was up 85.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,840 MWK
2011 Average 27,696 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 26,760 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,079.65 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0677
4.9321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 6.3840, compared to 9.3627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.2302 MWK (High: 8.7231 / Low: 5.4929). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2791 MWK (High: 8.8166 / Low: 8.5374).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2302
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2791

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0834 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 10.5564) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.6659), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8905 (+86.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 10.5564
2011 Avg (December) 5.6659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7581 5.4113 5.5385
February 5.6551 5.3578 5.4551
March 5.6433 5.3521 5.4434
April 5.8174 5.4935 5.6155
May 8.7231 5.4929 7.6679
June 8.6963 8.3556 8.5834
July 8.8166 8.5374 8.6738
August 8.7754 8.2944 8.6378
September 9.1893 8.2918 8.7513
October 9.4873 9.0017 9.2213
November 10.7951 9.1243 10.3355
December 10.9680 10.0276 10.5564