YEARLY HIGH
334.5876 MWK
YEARLY LOW
162.0090 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.0446 MWK

2012 IMP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IMP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 334.5876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 162.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 172.5786 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.1762 to the December average rate of 327.4002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 99.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 334.5876 was up 100.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 167.1002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,672,938 MWK
2011 Average 780,506 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 810,045 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 862,893.11 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

343.7226
147.8538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 193.3758, compared to 298.7135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 105.3376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.3758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 298.7135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 97.5092 MWK (High: 262.8520 / Low: 165.3429). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2983 MWK (High: 167.1940 / Low: 164.8957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±97.5092
March Spread (Stable) ±2.2983

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 327.4002) against the same month in 2011 (average: 164.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +163.3461 (+99.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 327.4002
2011 Avg (December) 164.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.8925 162.2507 164.1762
February 167.2451 162.0090 165.5557
March 167.1940 164.8957 166.0518
April 168.9509 164.7004 166.1420
May 262.8520 165.3429 233.0214
June 271.4867 261.4281 265.3079
July 276.2450 268.5424 272.7426
August 277.8770 273.2650 274.9469
September 303.2650 277.6870 289.1503
October 316.1650 301.1725 308.8050
November 327.0949 310.1860 319.2357
December 334.5876 323.3781 327.4002