YEARLY HIGH
89.4191 MWK
YEARLY LOW
42.2240 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.6639 MWK

2012 ILS to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 89.4191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 42.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.1951 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.1107 to the December average rate of 86.6629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 101.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.4191 was up 92.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 46.3544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 447,095 MWK
2011 Average 218,159 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 211,120 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,975.37 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

91.0181
38.7555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 50.8236, compared to 76.5042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.6806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.5042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 24.1571 MWK (High: 67.8629 / Low: 43.7058). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3289 MWK (High: 44.8585 / Low: 43.5297).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.1571
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1675 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 86.6629) against the same month in 2011 (average: 43.4472), the exchange rate shifted by +43.2156 (+99.47%).

2012 Avg (December) 86.6629
2011 Avg (December) 43.4472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3011 42.2240 43.1107
February 44.8585 43.5297 44.3007
March 44.8483 43.4831 44.1332
April 45.2003 43.8408 44.3322
May 67.8629 43.7058 60.8569
June 70.3622 67.0328 68.2078
July 69.8003 67.0254 68.4062
August 69.4737 67.9125 68.5298
September 77.4436 69.0550 73.3848
October 82.0113 77.9410 80.1583
November 85.7011 79.3269 81.8831
December 89.4191 84.7442 86.6629