YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 MWK

2012 IRR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 82.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0272 was up 49.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136 MWK
2011 Average 74 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 67 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.70 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0279
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0162, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0079 MWK (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MWK (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0140).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0266) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+74.99%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0266
2011 Avg (December) 0.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0144 0.0146
February 0.0146 0.0140 0.0142
March 0.0141 0.0140 0.0141
April 0.0143 0.0135 0.0140
May 0.0214 0.0135 0.0190
June 0.0221 0.0213 0.0216
July 0.0225 0.0219 0.0222
August 0.0227 0.0223 0.0224
September 0.0247 0.0226 0.0236
October 0.0257 0.0246 0.0251
November 0.0267 0.0251 0.0260
December 0.0272 0.0263 0.0266