YEARLY HIGH
0.0347 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0261 MWK

2012 IDR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IDR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of 87.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0347 was up 82.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 346,582 MWK
2011 Average 177,886 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 177,262 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,320.89 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0356
0.0165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0210, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0098 MWK (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MWK (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0340) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+87.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0340
2011 Avg (December) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0186 0.0177 0.0181
February 0.0186 0.0180 0.0184
March 0.0184 0.0180 0.0182
April 0.0185 0.0180 0.0181
May 0.0277 0.0179 0.0250
June 0.0288 0.0276 0.0281
July 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289
August 0.0291 0.0288 0.0290
September 0.0317 0.0290 0.0303
October 0.0329 0.0314 0.0322
November 0.0341 0.0322 0.0332
December 0.0347 0.0335 0.0340